Hair lightening compositions and methods of use

ABSTRACT

The present disclosure relates to hair care compositions such as hair treatment compositions and hair lightening compositions, methods for treating hair (e.g., lightening hair), and to kits comprising the compositions. The components of the hair treatment compositions may be included in hair lightening compositions and used to lighten and/or color hair. The hair treatment compositions typically include: (a) one or more polycarboxylic acids, and/or a salt thereof; (b) one or more amino acids, and/or a salt thereof; and optionally (c) one or more cationic conditioning agents. The hair lightening compositions further include (d) one or more bleaching agents.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No.62/416,413, filed Nov. 2, 2016.

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for treatinghair, kits comprising the compositions, and methods for using thecompositions.

BACKGROUND

It is known that consumers desire to use cosmetic and care compositionsthat enhance the appearance of keratinous substrates such as hair, e.g.,by changing the color, style, and/or shape of the hair, and/or byimparting various properties to hair, such as shine and conditioning.Many of the known compositions and processes for enhancing theappearance of the hair involve chemical treatment of the hair.

The process of changing the color of hair, for example, can involvedepositing an artificial color onto the hair which provides a differentshade or color to the hair, and/or lifting the color of the hair, suchas lightening the color of dark hair to lighter shades. The process oflifting the color of hair, also known as lightening, generally requiresthe use of compositions that comprise at least one oxidizing agent.

Lightening or lifting the color of the hair is typically evaluated bythe variation in tone height before and after the application of a haircolor-altering composition onto hair. This variation corresponds to thedegree or level of lightening or lift. The notion of “tone” is based onthe classification of the natural shades, one tone separating each shadefrom the shade immediately following or preceding it, which is wellknown to hairstyling professionals. The tone heights or levels rangefrom 1 (black) to 10 (light blond), one unit corresponding to one tone;thus, the higher the number, the lighter the shade or the greater thedegree of lift.

In general, hair lightening or color lifting compositions and hairdyeing compositions possess an alkalinity such that these compositionshave a pH value of above 7, typically being at pH 9 and above, and maygenerally require the presence of an alkalizing agent such as ammonia oran ammonia gas generating compound and/or an amine or ammonium-basedcompound in amounts sufficient to make such compositions alkaline. Thealkalizing agent causes the hair shaft to swell, thus allowing the smalloxidative dye molecules to penetrate the cuticle and cortex before theoxidation condensation process is completed. The resulting larger-sizedcolored complexes from the oxidative reaction are then trapped insidethe hair fiber, thereby permanently altering the color of the hair.

Additionally, there are many techniques and compositions for styling oraltering the shape of hair. For example, hair care products referred toas “hair relaxers” or “hair straighteners” can relax or straighten curlyor kinky hair, including wavy hair. Straightening or relaxing the curlsof very curly hair may increase the manageability and ease of styling ofsuch hair. Compositions for permanent waving the hair will impart a curlor a wave to otherwise straight hair. Different types of compositionscan be applied onto hair in order to change its shape and make it moremanageable, such as alkaline and acidic compositions. Hair relaxers,straighteners, perms, and/or waves may either be applied in a hair salonby a professional or in the home by the individual consumer.

While dyeing or color lifting compositions can effectively alter thecolor of hair, and relaxing, straightening, perming, and wavingcompositions can effective alter the shape of the hair, these chemicaltreatments can damage the hair fibers and/or irritate the scalp. Thus,in order to reduce or avoid the drawbacks mentioned above, as well as toimprove the cosmetic performance of the compositions, the use of new andadditional components and novel combinations of ingredients arecontinuously sought.

However, the choice of components or combinations of ingredients couldpose difficulties insofar as they cannot be detrimental to othercosmetic attributes such as ease and uniformity of application, rheologyor viscosity properties and stability of the compositions, color depositand target shade formation, and/or result into more disadvantages suchas increased damage or a less healthy look to the hair. It wouldtherefore be desirable to provide the consumer with compositions andmethods that can treat the hair, e.g. lift the color of hair and/ordeposit color onto hair in an efficient manner, while providing othercosmetic advantages such as shine, conditioning, fiber strength, and/ora healthy appearance to the hair, but avoiding or minimizing damage tothe hair.

Further, both natural and sensitized or chemically treated hair cancontain several kinds of negatively charged moieties, for example,carboxylates (resulting from the hydrolysis of amino acids and thioesterbonds) and/or sulfonates (resulting from the oxidation of disulfidebonds). These negatively charged moieties can degrade the cosmeticproperties of the hair. Moreover, when hair is chemically treated ordamaged, the disulfide bonds in hair (disulfide linkages between twocysteine units) can be reduced or broken, resulting in the formation ofthiol groups and/or cysteic acid.

Thus, one objective of the disclosure is to provide novel compositionsthat can provide advantageous effects such as strengthening of the hairfiber, protecting hair fibers from damage or further damage, enhancedproperties such as softness, shine, conditioning, healthy appearance,while at the same time, providing desired effects such as coloring,lightening, straightening, relaxing, and/or shaping.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for treatinghair, in particular human hair of the head. The compositions and methodsare unique because, in addition to lightening the hair, theydramatically improve the quality and durability of the lightened hair.Damage during chemical treatment (lightening/bleaching process) isminimized and/or compensated for due to the use of a treatmentcomposition that may protects the keratin fibers of the hair.

The treatment compositions of the instant disclosure typically include(a) one or more polycarboxylic acids, and/or a salt thereof; (b) one ormore amino acids, and/or a salt thereof; and optionally (c) one or morecationic conditioning agents. The treatment compositions may be separatecompositions that are combined with one or more bleaching agents priorto use, or it can be part of a single hair lightening composition (acomposition having one or more bleaching agents).

Useful polycarboxylic acids include, but are not limited to,dicarboxylic acids and/or tricarboxylic acids, a salt thereof, and amixture thereof. Non-limiting of dicarboxylic acids include oxalic acid,malonic acid, malic acid, glutaric acid, citraconic acid, succinic acid,adipic acid, tartaric acid, fumaric acid, maleic acid, sebacic acid,azelaic acid, dodecanedioic acid, phthalic acid, isophthalic acid,terephthalic acid, and 2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylic acid, a saltthereof, and a mixture thereof. In some cases, particularly usefuldicarboxylic acids include malonic acid and/or maleic acid, and/or saltsthereof. Non-limiting examples of tricarboxylic acids include citricacid, isocitric acid, trimesic acid, aconitric acid (cis and/or trans),and propane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, and salts thereof. In some cases,a particularly useful tricarboxylic acid is citric acid, and/or a saltthereof.

Useful amino acids include, but are not limited to, aliphatic aminoacids such as glycine, alanine, valine, leucine, and isoleucine, andsalts thereof. In some cases, glycine and/or a salt thereof isparticularly useful.

Useful cationic conditioning agents, if present, include, but are notlimited to, monoalkyl quaternary amines, dialkyl quaternary amines, andpolyquaternium compounds.

The instant disclosure relates to hair lightening compositions thatinclude the components of the hair treatment compositions mentionedabove. For instance, the instant disclosure relates to hair lighteningcompositions comprising: (a) one or more polycarboxylic acids, and/or asalt thereof; (b) one or more amino acids, and/or a salt thereof; (c)optionally, one or more cationic conditioning agents; and (d) one ormore bleaching agents. Non-limiting examples of polycarboxylic acids,amino acids, and conditioning agents are provided above.

Useful bleaching agents include, but are not limited to peroxides,persulfates, perborates percarbonates, alkali metal bromates,ferricyanides, peroxygenated salts, and mixtures thereof.

In some cases, the hair lightening compositions further include one ormore oils, which may be one or more ester oils, silicone oils, fluorooils, vegetable oils, animal oils, hydrocarbon-based oils, and mixturesthereof. Additionally, the hair lightening compositions may optionallyinclude one or more thickening agents. Useful thickening agent include,but are not limited to, carboxylic acid polymers, crosslinkedpolyacrylate polymers, polyacrylamide polymers, polysaccharides, andgums, in particular guar gum.

The hair treatment compositions and/or the hair lightening compositionsare often anhydrous or essentially anhydrous.

The hair lightening composition may optionally include colorantsand/dyes. Useful colorants are those that are stable in the hairlightening compositions. These colorants can be used, for example, toimpart toning and coloring to hair. Non-limiting colorants includepigments, liposoluble dyes, direct dyes, oxidative dye precursors,nacreous pigments, pearling agents, leuco dyes, optical lighteningcolorants, natural colorants and optically-variable pigments. Couplersmay also be incorporated into the hair lightening compositions.

The instant disclosure additionally relates to kits comprising the hairtreatment compositions and/or hair lightening compositions. For example,kits can include a hair treatment composition that is separate from ahair lightening composition. The kits can optionally include an aqueousdeveloper composition (often comprising a peroxide such as hydrogenperoxide). Alternatively, kits can include a hair lightening compositionof the instant disclosure (a single compositions including thecomponents of the treatment compositions and bleaching agent(s)) and ainclude a separate aqueous developer composition. Typically, the aqueousdeveloper compositions include one or more peroxides, such as hydrogenperoxide. Optionally, the kits may include an additional compositioncomprising one or more hair conditioning agents and/or one or one ormore hair coloring agents.

Finally, the instant disclosure relates to methods for lightening and/orcoloring hair; and to methods for protecting and/or improving theappearance of hair, wherein the methods involve application of acomposition described herein to the hair; allowing the composition toremain on the hair for a sufficient amount of time for processing (about1 min. to about 60 min.); and rinsing the compositions from the hair.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Implementations of the present technology will now be described, by wayof example only, with reference to the attached figure, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a graph comparing cysteic acid analysis results for hairtreated with compositions according to the instant disclosure and hairtreated with a comparative (benchmark) composition;

FIG. 2 is another graph comparing cysteic acid analysis results for hairtreated with additional compositions according to the instant disclosureand hair treated with a comparative (benchmark) composition;

FIG. 3 is a graph comparing elastic modulus testing results for hairtreated with compositions according to the instant disclosure and hairtreated with a comparative (benchmark) composition;

FIG. 4 is a graph comparing break stress testing results for hairtreated with compositions according to the instant disclosure and hairtreated with a comparative (benchmark) composition; and

FIG. 5 is a graph comparing Differential Scanning calorimetry (DCS)results for hair treated with compositions according to the instantdisclosure and hair treated with a comparative (benchmark composition).

It should be understood that the various aspects are not limited to thearrangements and instrumentality shown in the drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE

The instant disclosure relates to hair care compositions that are usefulfor lightening and/or coloring hair. The compositions are unique in thatthey reduce the amount of damage caused to the hair due to chemicalprocessing (bleaching). A hair treatment composition relates to acomposition that strengthens hair and/or reduces the damage incurred tothe hair by chemical processing including the bleaching and/or coloringof the hair. Treated hair fibers (hair treated with the compositions)have desirable cosmetic properties such as improved gloss, improvedcombability, and improved strength and elasticity. Successful treatmentof the hair can be determined by, for example, by cystic acid analysis.

The hair treatment compositions of the instant disclosure typicallyinclude:

(a) one or more polycarboxylic acids and/or a salt thereof;

(b) one or more amino acids, and/or a salt thereof; and

(c) optionally, one or more cationic conditioning agents.

The amounts of the three components of the hair treatment compositionscan vary and will depend on the other components (and the amounts of theother components) in the hair treatment compositions, if present.Nonetheless, in general, regardless of the other components in the hairtreatment composition, the ratio of the (a) one or more polycarboxylicacids to the (b) one or more amino acids is about 2:1 to about 10:1.Furthermore, the ratio of the (a) one or more polycarboxylic acids tothe (b) one or more amino acids may be about 3:1 to about 9:1, about 4:1to about 8:1, or about 5:1 to about 6:1.

In general, the ratio of the (a) one or more polycarboxylic acids to the(c) one or more cationic conditioning agents is about 1:1 to about 8:1,if one or more cationic conditioning agents are present. However, theratio of the (a) one or more polycarboxylic acids to the (c) one or morecationic conditioning agents may be about 2:1 to about 7:1, about 2:1 toabout 6:1, about 2:1 to about 5:1, about 3:1 to about 7:1, about 3:1 toabout 6:1, about 3:1 to about 5:1, or about 3:1 to about 4:1.

In general the ratio of the (b) one or more amino acids to the (c) oneor more cationic conditioning agents is 0.1:1 to about 5:1. However, theratio of the (b) one or more amino acids to the (c) one or more cationicconditioning agents may be about 0.1:1 to about 2:1, about 0.1:1 toabout 1:1, about 0.2:1 to about 3:1, about 0.2:1 to about 2:1, about0.2:1 to about 1:1, about 0.5:1 to about 3:1, about 0.5:1 to about 2:1,or about 0.5:1 to about 1:1.

The instant disclosure also relates to hair lightening compositions thatinclude the components of the hair treatment compositions mentionedabove. A treatment composition can be added directly to a hairlightening composition to derive a ready-to-use hair lighteningcomposition. For example, the hair treatment compositions can be addedto a hair lightening composition, mixed, and the mixture immediately(within 1 to 60 minutes) applied to hair. Alternatively, the hairlightening composition can already include the components of the hairtreatment composition (no separate packing and mixing is required).Accordingly, the instant disclosure relates to hair lighteningcompositions comprising:

(a) one or more polycarboxylic acids, and/or a salt thereof;

(b) one or more amino acids, and/or a salt thereof;

(c) optionally, one or more cationic conditioning agents; and

(d) one or more bleaching agents.

The ratios for components (a), (b), and (c) discussed above with respectto the treatment compositions can apply to the hair lighteningcompositions.

In some cases, the one or more polycarboxylic acids are di-, tri-,and/or tetra-carboxylic acids. Non-limiting examples of dicarboxylicacids include oxalic acid, malonic acid, malic acid, glutaric acid,citraconic acid, succinic acid, adipic acid, tartaric acid, fumaricacid, maleic acid, sebacic acid, azelaic acid, dodecanedioic acid,phthalic acid, isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid, and 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid, and salts thereof. Non-limiting examples oftricarboxylic acids include citric acid, isocitric acid, trimesic acid,aconitric acid (cis and/or trans), and propane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid,and salts thereof. A non-limiting example of a tetracarboxylic acid isbutane tertracarboxylic acid, and a salt thereof. In some instances, thepolycarboxylic acid may be selected from the group consisting of maleicacid, malonic acid, citric acid, a salt thereof, and a mixture thereof.

The total amount of the one or more polycarboxylic acids, and/or saltthereof, can vary, but is typically about 0.1 to about 10 wt. %, basedon the total weight of the hair lightening composition. In some cases,the total amount of the one or more polycarboxylic acids, and/or saltthereof is from about 0.1 to about 8 wt. %, about 0.1 to about 6 wt. %,about 0.1 to about 5 wt. %, about 0.5 to about 10 wt. %, 0.5 to about 8wt. %, about 0.5 to about 6 wt. %, about 0.5 to about 5 wt. %, about 1to about 10 wt. %, about 1 to about 8 wt. %, about 1 to about 6 wt. %,or about 1 to about 5 wt. %.

Amino acids are well known. An “amino acid” is any organic compoundhaving both an amino group and a carboxylic acid group. In some cases,the one or more amino acids are aliphatic amino acids, for example,those selected from the group consisting of glycine, alanine, valine,leucine, isoleucine, a salt thereof, and a mixture thereof. Glycineand/or a salt of glycine is particularly useful in some instances. Thetotal amount of the one or more amino acids, and/or salts thereof, canvary but typically the hair lightening compositions comprise about 0.01to about 5 wt. % of the one or more amino acids, and/or salt thereof,based on the total weight of the hair lightening composition. In somecases, the total amount of the one or more amino acids and/or saltsthereof, is about 0.01 to about 4 wt. %, about 0.01 to about 3 wt. %,about 0.01 to about 2 wt. %, about 0.1 to about 5 wt. %, about 0.1 toabout 4 wt. %, about 0.1 to about 3 wt. %, or about 0.1 to about 2 wt.%.

Cationic conditioning agents are well known. Non-limiting examples ofthe one or more cationic conditioning agents useable in the compositionsof the instant disclosure include monoalkyl quaternary amines, dialkylquaternary amines, and polyquaternium compounds. In some cases,polyquaternium compounds are used and in some cases the polyquaterniumcompounds are polyquaternium polymers. One type of polyquaterniumpolymers that are useful include quaternized copolymer(s) ofdimethyldiallylammonium and acrylic acid, such as for example,polyquaternium-22. The total amount of the one or more cationicconditioning agents may vary but when present are typically in an amountof about 0.01 to about 10 wt. %, based on the total weight of the hairlighting composition. In some cases, the total amount of the one or morecationic conditioning agents is about 0.01 to about 8 wt. %, about 0.01to about 6 wt. %, about 0.01 to about 5 wt. %, 0.01 to about 4 wt. %,about 0.01 to about 3 wt. %, about 0.1 to about 10 wt. %, 0.1 to about 8wt. %, about 0.1 to about 6 wt. %, about 0.1 to about 5 wt. %, about 0.1to about 4 wt. %, about 0.1 to about 3 wt. %, about 0.5 to about 10 wt.%, about 0.5 to about 8 wt. %, about 0.5 to about 6 wt. %, about 0.5 toabout 5 wt. %, about 0.5 to about 4 wt. %, or about 0.5 to about 3 wt.%.

Bleaching agents are well known. Non-limiting examples of bleachingagents include peroxides, persulfates, perborates percarbonates, alkalimetal bromates, ferricyanides, peroxygenated salts, and mixturesthereof. Bleaching agents that may also be used include at least oneredox enzyme such as laccases, peroxidases, and 2-electronoxidoreductases, such as uricase, where appropriate in the presence oftheir respective donor or co-factor. In some cases, the one or morebleaching agents are persulfates, for example, one or more of sodiumpersulfate, potassium persulfate, and ammonium persulfate. The totalamount of the one or more bleaching agents can vary but is typicallyabout 20 to about 80 wt. %, based on the total weight of the hairlightening composition. In some cases, the total amount of the bleachingagent may be from about 20 to about 70 wt. %, about 20 to about 60 wt.%, about 30 to about 80 wt. %, about 30 to about 70 wt. %, about 30 toabout 60 wt. %, about 40 to about 80 wt. %, about 40 to about 70 wt. %,about 40 to about 60 wt. %, about 50 to about 80 wt. %, about 50 toabout 70 wt. %, or about 50 to about 60 wt. %.

In some cases, the hair lightening compositions include one or moreoils. Non-limiting examples of oils include ester oils, silicone oils,fluoro oils, vegetable oils, animal oils, hydrocarbon-based oils, andmixtures thereof. In some instances, hydrocarbon-based oils, such asmineral oil, can be included. The total amount of the one or more oilscan vary but is typically about 0.1 to about 10 wt. %, based on thetotal weight of the hair lightening composition. In some cases, thetotal amount of the one or more oils is about 0.1 to about 8 wt. %,about 0.1 to about 6 wt. %, about 0.1 to about 5 wt. %, about 0.5 toabout 10 wt. %, about 0.5 to about 8 wt. %, about 0.5 to about 5 wt. %,about 1 to about 10 wt. %, about 1 to about 8 wt. %, about 1 to about 6wt. %, or about 1 to about 5 wt. %.

The hair lightening composition can also optionally include one or morethickening agents. Thickening agents are well known. Nonetheless,non-limiting examples of thickening agents include carboxylic acidpolymers, crosslinked polyacrylate polymers, polyacrylamide polymers,polysaccharides, and gums. More specific, non-limiting examples ofthickening agents include acacia, agar, algin, alginic acid, ammoniumalginate, amylopectin, calcium alginate, calcium carrageenan, carnitine,carrageenan, dextrin, gelatin, gellan gum, guar gum, guarhydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, hydroxylpropyl guarhydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, hectorite, hyaluroinic acid, hydratedsilica, hydroxypropyl chitosan, hydroxypropyl guar, karaya gum, kelp,locust bean gum, natto gum, potassium alginate, potassium carrageenan,propylene glycol alginate, sclerotium gum, sodium carboyxmethyl dextran,sodium carrageenan, tragacanth gum, xanthan gum, and mixtures thereof.In some cases, the one or more thickening agents include a crosslinkedpolyacrylate polymer, for example, acrylates/C10-30 alkylacrylatecrosspolymer. Furthermore, in some cases the one or more thickeningagents include guar gum.

The total amount of the one or more thickening agents can vary but istypically about 0.1 to about 10 wt. %, based on the total weight of thehair lightening composition. In some cases, the total amount of the oneor more thickening agents is about 0.01 to about 8 wt. %, about 0.01 toabout 6 wt. %, about 0.01 to about 5 wt. %, 0.01 to about 4 wt. %, about0.01 to about 3 wt. %, about 0.1 to about 10 wt. %, 0.1 to about 8 wt.%, about 0.1 to about 6 wt. %, about 0.1 to about 5 wt. %, about 0.1 toabout 4 wt. %, about 0.1 to about 3 wt. %, about 0.5 to about 10 wt. %,about 0.5 to about 8 wt. %, about 0.5 to about 6 wt. %, about 0.5 toabout 5 wt. %, about 0.5 to about 4 wt. %, or about 0.5 to about 3 wt.%.

The hair lightening compositions may include one or more anionicsurfactants. For instance, the anionic surfactant(s) that may be usefulinclude alkyl sulfates, alkyl ether sulfates, alkylamido ether sulfates,alkylaryl polyether sulfates, monoglyceride sulfates, alkylsulfonates,alkylamide sulfonates, alkylarylsulfonates, alpha-olefin sulfonates,paraffin sulfonates, alkylsulfosuccinates, alkyl ether sulfosuccinates,alkylamide sulfosuccinates, alkyl sulfoacetates, acylsarcosinates,acylglutamates, alkylsulfosuccinamates, acylisethionates andN-acyltaurates, salts of alkyl monoesters andpolyglycoside-polycarboxylic acids, acyllactylates, salts ofD-galactoside uronic acids, salts of alkyl ether carboxylic acids, saltsof alkyl aryl ether carboxylic acids, and salts of alkylamido ethercarboxylic acids; or the non-salified forms of all of these compounds,the alkyl and acyl groups of all of these compounds containing from 6 to24 carbon atoms and the aryl group denoting a phenyl group. Some ofthese compounds may be oxyethylenated and then preferably comprise from1 to 50 ethylene oxide units.

The salts of C₆-C₂₄ alkyl monoesters of polyglycoside-polycarboxylicacids may be chosen from C₆-C₂₄ alkyl polyglycoside-citrates, C₆-C₂₄alkyl polyglycoside-tartrates and C₆−C₂₄ alkyl polyglycoside-sulfosuccinates.

When the anionic surfactant(s) are in salt form, they may be chosenespecially from alkali metal salts such as the sodium or potassium saltand preferably the sodium salt, ammonium salts, amine salts, and inparticular amino alcohol salts, or alkaline-earth metal salts such asthe magnesium salt. Examples of amino alcohol salts that may especiallybe mentioned include monoethanolamine, diethanolamine andtriethanolamine salts, monoisopropanolamine, diisopropanolamine ortriisopropanolamine salts, 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol salts,2-amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol salts andtris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane salts. Alkali metal or alkaline-earthmetal salts and in particular the sodium or magnesium salts may be used.

Use is also made of (C₆-C₂₄)alkyl sulfates, (C₆-C₂₄)alkyl ethersulfates, which are optionally ethoxylated, comprising from 2 to 50ethylene oxide units, and mixtures thereof, in particular in the form ofalkali metal salts or alkaline-earth metal salts, ammonium salts oramino alcohol salts.

In some cases, the one or more anionic surfactant is selected from thegroup consisting of sodium oleyl succinate, ammonium laurylsulphosuccinate, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl ether sulfate(also known as sodium laureth sulfate, SLES), sodium lauryl ethersulphosuccinate, ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS), ammonium lauryl ethersulfate (ammonium laureth sulfate), sodium dodecylbenzene sulphonate,triethanolamine dodecylbenzene sulphonate, sodium cocoyl isethionate,sodium lauryl isethionate, lauryl ether carboxylic acid, sodium N-laurylsarcosinate, and a mixture thereof. In some instances, preferred anionicsurfactants include sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl ether sulfate,sodium lauryl ether sulphosuccinate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, ammoniumlauryl ether sulfate, or a mixture thereof.

The total amount of the one or more anionic surfactants is typicallyabout 0.1 to about 10 wt. %, based on the total weight of the hairlightening composition. In some cases, the total amount of the one ormore anionic surfactants is about 0.1 to about 8 wt. %, about 0.1 toabout 6 wt. %, about 0.1 to about 5 wt. %, about 0.1 to about 3 wt. %,or about 0.5 to about 2 wt. %, based on the total weight of the hairlightening composition.

The hair lightening compositions often include one or more alkalizingagents. The term “alkalizing agent” means an ingredient that is capableimparting alkalinity (e.g. a pH of greater than 7) to the hairlightening composition. The hair lightening compositions typically havean alkaline pH (a pH of greater than 7), e.g., a pH of about 8 to about11, or about 8 to about 10. Suitable alkalizing agents include ammoniumhydroxide, metal hydroxides, alkanolamines, sodium silicate, metalcarbonates, such as magnesium carbonate, sodium metasilicate, and amixture thereof. Suitable metal hydroxides and carbonates include alkalimetal and alkaline earth metal hydroxides or carbonates. Examples ofsuch metal hydroxides include sodium, potassium, lithium, calcium,magnesium and so on. A common alkaline earth metal hydroxide is sodiumhydroxide. Suitable alkanolamines include mono-, di-, andtrialkanolamines such as monoethanolamine (MEA), diethanolamine (DEA),triethanolamine (TEA), 2-aminobutanol, aminoethyl propanediol,aminomethyl propanediol, bis-hydroxyethyl tromethamine, diethanolamine,diethyl ethanolamine, diisopropanolamine, dimethylamino methylpropanol,dimethyl MEA, isopropanolamine, methylethanolamine, mixedisopropanolamines, triisopropanolamine, tromethamine, and mixturesthereof. A particularly preferred alkanolamine is MEA. In someinstances, the hair lightening compositions include one or morealkalizing agents selected from the group consisting of ammoniumhydroxide, sodium silicate, sodium metasilicate, monoethanolamine, and amixture thereof.

The total amount of the one or more alkalizing agents can vary but istypically about 1 to about 40 wt. %, based on the total weight of thehair lightening composition. In some instances, the total amount of theone or more alkalizing agents is about 1 to about 35 wt. %, about 1 toabout 30 wt. %, about 1 to about 25 wt. %, about 5 to about 40 wt. %,about 5 to about 35 wt. %, about 5 to about 30 wt. %, about 5 to about25 wt. %, about 10 to about 40 wt. %, about 10 to about 35 wt. %, about10 to about 30 wt. %, or about 10 to about 25 wt. %, based on the totalweight of the hair lightening composition.

One or more fillers may optionally be included in the hair lighteningcompositions. Non-limiting examples of fillers include starches,maltodextrins, calcium silicates, perlites, zeolites, polylactic acids,silicas, polyamide powders, polyvinylpyrrolidones, dextrose,oligosaccharides, celluloses, diatomite, diatomaceous earth, talc,clays, silicon dioxide, magnesium silicates (i.e. talc powder), clays,and a mixture thereof. In some instances, the one or more fillerscomprises one or more alkali metal salts of fatty acids and/or organicbase salts of fatty acids, for example, sodium stearate, zinc laurate,magnesium stearate, magnesium myristate, zinc stearate, ammoniumstearate, ammonium oleate, ammonium nonanoate, sodium palmitate,potassium stearate, potassium palmitate, sodium myristate, aluminummonostearate, and a mixture thereof.

The total amount of the one or more fillers may vary but is typicallyabout 1 to about 40 wt. %, based on the total weight of the hairlightening composition. In some instances, the total amount of the oneor more fillers is about 1 to about 35 wt. %, about 1 to about 30 wt. %,about 1 to about 25 wt. %, about 5 to about 40 wt. %, about 5 to about35 wt. %, about 5 to about 30 wt. %, about 5 to about 25 wt. %, about 10to about 40 wt. %, about 10 to about 35 wt. %, about 10 to about 30 wt.%, or about 10 to about 25 wt. %, based on the total weight of the hairlightening composition.

The hair treatment compositions and the hair lightening compositions ofthe instant disclosure are often anhydrous or essentially anhydrous. Theterm “essentially anhydrous” means that the composition is eithercompletely free of water or contains no appreciable amount of water, forexample, no more than 3% by weight, or no more than 2% by weight, or nomore than 1% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

A non-limiting example of a hair lightening composition according to theinstant disclosure includes: (a) about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % of maleicacid; (b) about 0.01 to about 5 wt. % of one or more aliphatic aminoacids selected from the group consisting of glycine, alanine, valine,leucine, isoleucine, and mixtures thereof; (c) about 0.01 to about 10wt. % of one or more cationic conditioning agents; (d) about 20 to about80 wt. % of one or more persulfates selected from the group consistingof sodium persulfate, potassium persulfate, ammonium persulfate, andmixtures thereof; (e) about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % of one or more oils;and (f) about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % of one or more thickening agents.

In one embodiment, the instant disclosure relates to essentiallyanhydrous hair lightening compositions that include:

-   -   about 0.1 to about 10 wt. %, about 1 to about 8 wt. %, or about        1 to about 5 wt. % of about one or more polycarboxylic acids        selected from the group consisting of maleic acid, malonic acid,        citric acid, a salt thereof, and a mixture thereof;    -   about 0.01 to about 5 wt. %, about 0.05 to about 4 wt. %, or        about 0.1 to about 3 wt. % of one or more aliphatic amino acids        selected from the group consisting of glycine, alanine, valine,        leucine, isoleucine, a salt thereof, and a mixture thereof; and        in particular, glycine and/or a salt thereof;    -   optionally, one or more cationic conditioning agents;    -   about 20 to about 80 wt. %, about 30 to about 70, or about 35 to        about 65 wt. % of one or more bleaching agents, for example, one        or more peroxides, persulfates, perborates percarbonates, alkali        metal bromates, ferricyanides, peroxygenated salts, or a mixture        thereof; and in particular one or more persulfates selected from        the group consisting of potassium persulfate, sodium persulfate,        ammonium persulfate, or a mixture thereof;    -   about 0.1 to about 10 wt. %, about 0.5 to about 8 wt. %, or        about 1 to about 5 wt. % of one or more oils, for example, one        or more ester oils, silicone oils, fluoro oils, vegetable oils,        animal oils, hydrocarbon-based oils, or mixtures thereof; and        particularly one or more hydrocarbon-based oils such as mineral        oil;    -   about 0.1 to about 10 wt. %, about 0.1 to about 6 wt. %, or        about 0.5 to about 5 wt. % of one or more thickening agents, for        example, one or more thickening agents selected from the group        consisting of acacia, agar, algin, alginic acid, ammonium        alginate, amylopectin, calcium alginate, calcium carrageenan,        carrageenan, dextrin, gelatin, gellan gum, guar gum, guar        hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, hydroxylpropyl guar        hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, hectorite, hyaluroinic acid,        hydrated silica, hydroxypropyl chitosan, hydroxypropyl guar,        karaya gum, locust bean gum, natto gum, potassium alginate,        potassium carrageenan, propylene glycol alginate, sclerotium        gum, sodium carboyxmethyl dextran, sodium carrageenan,        tragacanth gum, xanthan gum, acrylates/C10-30 alkylacrylate        crosspolymer, and mixtures thereof; and in particular, guar gum;    -   about 0.1 to about 10 wt. %, about 0.1 to about 6 wt. %, or        about 0.5 to about 5 wt. % of one or more anionic surfactants,        for example, one or more anionic surfactants selected from the        group consisting of sodium oleyl succinate, ammonium lauryl        sulphosuccinate, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl ether        sulfate, sodium lauryl ether sulphosuccinate, ammonium lauryl        sulfate (ALS), ammonium lauryl ether sulfate, sodium        dodecylbenzene sulphonate, triethanolamine dodecylbenzene        sulphonate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauryl        isethionate, lauryl ether carboxylic acid, sodium N-lauryl        sarcosinate, and a mixture thereof; and    -   about 1 to about 40 wt. %, about 5 to about 35 wt. %, or about        10 to about 25 wt. % of one or more alkalizing agents, for        example one or more alkalizing agents selected from the group        consisting of ammonium hydroxide, sodium silicate, sodium        metasilicate, monoethanolamine, and a mixture thereof.    -   optionally, about 1 to about 40 wt. %, about 5 to about 35 wt.        %, or about 10 to about 25 wt. % of one or more fillers, for        example, one or more alkali metal salts of fatty acids and/or        organic base salts of fatty acids, such as sodium stearate, zinc        laurate, magnesium stearate, magnesium myristate, zinc stearate,        ammonium stearate, ammonium oleate, ammonium nonanoate, sodium        palmitate, potassium stearate, potassium palmitate, sodium        myristate, aluminum monostearate, or a mixture thereof.

Further to the above, in some cases, the hair coloring compositions ofthe instance disclosure are essentially anhydrous hair coloringcompositions that include:

-   -   about 0.1 to about 10 wt. %, about 1 to about 8 wt. %, or about        1 to about 5 wt. % of about one or more polycarboxylic acids        selected from the group consisting of maleic acid, malonic acid,        citric acid, a salt thereof, and a mixture thereof; in        particular citric acid and/or a salt thereof;    -   about 0.01 to about 5 wt. %, about 0.05 to about 4 wt. %, or        about 0.1 to about 3 wt. % of glycine and/or a salt thereof;    -   about 20 to about 80 wt. %, about 30 to about 70, or about 35 to        about 65 wt. % of one or more one or more persulfates, for        example, one or more persulfates selected from the group        consisting of potassium persulfate, sodium persulfate, ammonium        persulfate, or a mixture thereof;    -   about 0.1 to about 10 wt. %, about 0.5 to about 8 wt. %, or        about 1 to about 5 wt. % of one or more oils, for example, one        or more ester oils, silicone oils, fluoro oils, vegetable oils,        animal oils, hydrocarbon-based oils, or mixtures thereof; and        particularly one or more hydrocarbon-based oils such as mineral        oil;    -   about 0.1 to about 10 wt. %, about 0.1 to about 6 wt. %, or        about 0.5 to about 5 wt. % of one or more thickening agents, for        example, one or more thickening agents selected from the group        consisting of carrageenan, gelatin, gellan gum, guar gum, guar        hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, hydroxylpropyl guar        hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, hydroxypropyl guar, sclerotium        gum, tragacanth gum, xanthan gum, and mixtures thereof; and in        particular, xanthan gum;    -   about 0.1 to about 10 wt. %, about 0.1 to about 6 wt. %, or        about 0.5 to about 5 wt. % of one or more anionic surfactants        selected from the group consisting of sodium oleyl succinate,        ammonium lauryl sulphosuccinate, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium        lauryl ether sulfate, sodium lauryl ether sulphosuccinate,        ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS), ammonium lauryl ether sulfate,        sodium dodecylbenzene sulphonate, triethanolamine dodecylbenzene        sulphonate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauryl        isethionate, lauryl ether carboxylic acid, sodium N-lauryl        sarcosinate, and a mixture thereof; and    -   about 1 to about 40 wt. %, about 5 to about 35 wt. %, or about        10 to about 25 wt. % of one or more alkalizing agents selected        from the group consisting of ammonium hydroxide, sodium        silicate, sodium metasilicate, monoethanolamine, and a mixture        thereof.    -   optionally, about 1 to about 40 wt. %, about 5 to about 35 wt.        %, or about 10 to about 25 wt. % of one or more fillers, for        example, one or more alkali metal salts of fatty acids and/or        organic base salts of fatty acids, such as sodium stearate, zinc        laurate, magnesium stearate, magnesium myristate, zinc stearate,        ammonium stearate, ammonium oleate, ammonium nonanoate, sodium        palmitate, potassium stearate, potassium palmitate, sodium        myristate, aluminum monostearate, or a mixture thereof.

Further to the above, and even more specifically, hair coloringcompositions of the instance disclosure are essentially anhydrous haircoloring compositions that include:

-   -   about 0.1 to about 10 wt. %, about 1 to about 8 wt. %, or about        1 to about 5 wt. % of maleic acid, malonic acid, citric acid, a        salt thereof, or a mixture thereof;    -   about 0.01 to about 5 wt. %, about 0.05 to about 4 wt. %, or        about 0.1 to about 3 wt. % of glycine and/or a salt thereof;    -   about 20 to about 80 wt. %, about 30 to about 70, or about 35 to        about 65 wt. % of potassium persulfate, sodium persulfate,        ammonium persulfate, or a mixture thereof;    -   about 0.1 to about 10 wt. %, about 0.5 to about 8 wt. %, or        about 1 to about 5 wt. % of one or more oils, for example, one        or more ester oils, silicone oils, fluoro oils, vegetable oils,        animal oils, hydrocarbon-based oils, or mixtures thereof; and        particularly one or more hydrocarbon-based oils such as mineral        oil;    -   about 0.1 to about 10 wt. %, about 0.1 to about 6 wt. %, or        about 0.5 to about 5 wt. % of guar gum;    -   about 0.1 to about 10 wt. %, about 0.1 to about 6 wt. %, or        about 0.5 to about 5 wt. % of one or more anionic surfactants        selected from the group consisting of sodium lauryl sulfate,        sodium lauryl ether sulfate, sodium lauryl ether        sulphosuccinate, ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS), ammonium lauryl        ether sulfate, and a mixture thereof; and    -   about 1 to about 40 wt. %, about 5 to about 35 wt. %, or about        10 to about 25 wt. % of one or more alkalizing agents selected        from the group consisting of sodium silicate, sodium        metasilicate, and a mixture thereof;    -   about 1 to about 40 wt. %, about 5 to about 35 wt. %, or about        10 to about 25 wt. % of one or more fillers, for example, one or        more alkali metal salts of fatty acids and/or organic base salts        of fatty acids, such as sodium stearate, zinc laurate, magnesium        stearate, magnesium myristate, zinc stearate, ammonium stearate,        ammonium oleate, ammonium nonanoate, sodium palmitate, potassium        stearate, potassium palmitate, sodium myristate, aluminum        monostearate, or a mixture thereof.

The above hair lightening compositions may optionally include one ormore cationic conditioning polymers. Alternatively, cationicconditioning polymers may be excluded, i.e., the hair lighteningcompositions may be free or essentially free of cationic conditioningpolymers.

The instant disclosure additionally relates to kits comprising the hairtreatment compositions and/or hair lightening compositions. For example,kits can include a hair structuring compositions that are separate froma hair lightening compositions that are separate from an optionalaqueous developer composition. Alternatively, kits can include the hairlightening compositions of the instant disclosure (comprising thecomponents of the treatment compositions and bleaching agent(s)) and aseparate aqueous developer composition. Typically, the aqueous developercompositions include one or more peroxides, such as hydrogen peroxide.Optionally, the kits may include an additional composition comprisingone or more hair conditioning agents and/or one or hair coloring agents.

Finally, the instant disclosure relates to methods for lightening and/orcoloring hair; and to methods for protecting and/or improving theappearance of hair, wherein the methods involve applications of thecompositions described herein to the hair; allowing the compositions toremain on the hair for a sufficient amount of time for processing; andrinsing the compositions from the hair.

More exhaustive but non-limiting lists of components that are useful inthe compositions of the instant disclosure are presented below.

Polycarboxylic Acids

The polycarboxylic acid may be chosen especially from linear, branchedand/or cyclic, saturated or unsaturated, or even aromatic,polycarboxylic acids, containing 2 to 50, especially 2 to 40 carbonatoms, in particular 3 to 36, or even 3 to 18, 4 to 12 carbon atoms, oreven 5 to 10 carbon atoms; the acid comprising at least two carboxylicgroups COOH, or from 2 to 4 COOH groups; and possibly comprising 1 to 10or 1 to 6 identical or different heteroatoms, chosen from O, N and S;and/or possibly comprising at least one perfluoro radical chosen from—CF₂— (divalent) or —CF₃.

In some cases, the said polycarboxylic acid is saturated, linear andaliphatic and contains 2 to 36 carbon atoms, especially 3 to 18 carbonatoms or even 4 to 12 carbon atoms; or alternatively is aromatic andcontains 8 to 12 carbon atoms. In some cases, it may comprise 2 to 4COOH groups.

The cyclic anhydride of a polycarboxylic acid may especially correspondto one of the following formulae:

in which the groups A and B are, independently of each other: a hydrogenatom,

a saturated or unsaturated, linear, branched and/or cyclic aliphatic, oralternatively aromatic, carbon-based radical; containing 1 to 16 carbonatoms, especially 2 to 10 carbon atoms or even 4 to 8 carbon atoms,especially methyl or ethyl, or alternatively A and B taken together forma saturated or unsaturated, or even aromatic, ring comprising in total 5to 14, especially 5 to 10 or even 6 to 7 carbon atoms. In some cases, Aand B represent a hydrogen atom or together form an aromatic ringcontaining in total 6 to 10 carbon atoms.

Among the polycarboxylic acids or anhydrides thereof that may be used,mention may be made, alone or as a mixture, of: dicarboxylic acids suchas decanedioic acid, dodecanedioic acid, cyclopropanedicarboxylic acid,cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid, cyclobutanedicarboxylic acid,naphthalene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid, naphthalene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid,naphthalene-2,6-dicarboxylic acid, suberic acid, oxalic acid, malonicacid, succinic acid, phthalic acid, terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid,tetrahydrophthalic acid, hexahydrophthalic acid, pimelic acid, sebacicacid, azelaic acid, glutaric acid, adipic acid, fumaric acid, maleicacid, itaconic acid and fatty acid dimers (especially of C₃₆);tricarboxylic acids such as cyclohexanetricarboxylic acid, trimelliticacid, 1,2,3-benzenetricarboxylic acid and 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylicacid, tetracarboxylic acids such as butanetetracarboxylic acid andpyromellitic acid, cyclic anhydrides of these acids and especiallyphthalic anhydride, trimellitic anhydride, maleic anhydride and succinicanhydride.

Mention may also be made of polycarboxylic acids chosen, alone or as amixture, from:

(i) polycarboxylic acids containing a saturated or unsaturated, linearor branched chain comprising at least one heteroatom chosen from O, Nand/or S, especially 1 to 10 identical or different heteroatoms, and/orcomprising at least one perfluoro radical —CF₂— or —CF₃ and moreovercontaining at least 2 carboxylic groups COOH and especially 2 to 4 COOHgroups; and/or a cyclic anhydride of such a polycarboxylic acid; and/or

(ii) saturated or unsaturated, or even aromatic, heterocyclicpolycarboxylic acids, comprising at least one heteroatom chosen from O,N and/or S, especially 1 to 10, or even 1 to 4, identical or differentheteroatoms, and at least 2 carboxylic groups COOH and especially 2 to 4COOH groups; and/or a cyclic anhydride of such a polycarboxylic acid;and/or

(iii) sugar-based polycarboxylic acids, which may be obtained especiallyby oxidation of an aldose, and comprising at least 2 carboxylic groupsCOOH and especially 2 or 3 COOH groups; and/or a cyclic anhydride ofsuch a polycarboxylic acid; and/or

(iv) itaconic anhydride and 1,4,5,8-naphthalenetetracarboxylic acid1,4-monoanhydride; and/or

(v) polycarboxylic (including heterocyclic) amino acids, i.e.polycarboxylic acids containing a saturated or unsaturated, linear,branched and/or cyclic chain, optionally comprising at least oneheteroatom chosen from O, N and/or S, especially 1 to 10 identical ordifferent heteroatoms, and/or optionally comprising at least oneperfluoro radical —CF₂— or —CF₃; and also comprising at least oneprimary, secondary or tertiary amine function (especially NR¹R² with R¹and R², independently of each other, chosen from H and C₁-C₁₂ alkyl),especially 1 to 3 identical or different amine functions, and moreovercontaining at least 2 carboxylic groups COOH, especially 2 to 4 COOHgroups; and/or a cyclic anhydride of such a polycarboxylic acid.

Mention may be made most particularly, alone or as a mixture, of thefollowing dicarboxylic acids: (i)2,2′[1,5-pentanediylbis(thio)]bis-acetic acid6,6′-[(1,2-dioxo-1,2-ethanediyl)diimino]bis-hexanoic acid2,2′-sulfinylbis-acetic acid4,13-dioxo-3,5,12,14-tetraazahexadecanedioic acid poly(ethyleneglycol)disuccinate, especially of mass 250-600 poly(ethyleneglycol)bis(carboxymethyl) ether, especially of mass 250-600poly[oxy(1,2-dicarboxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], especially of DP<108-[(carboxymethyl)amino]-8-oxooctanoic acid2,2′-[methylenebis(sulfonyl)]bis-acetic acid4,4′-(1,6-hexanediyldiimino)bis[4-oxobutanoic acid]4,9-dioxo-3,5,8,10-tetraazadodecanedioic acid4-[(1-carboxyethyl)amino]-4-oxobutanoic acid6-[(3-carboxy-1-oxopropyl)amino]hexanoic acidN,N′-(1,6-dioxo-1,6-hexanediyl)bis-glycineN,N′-(1,6-dioxo-1,6-hexanediyl)bis-phenylalanineN,N′-(1,3-dioxo-1,3-propanediyl)bis-glycine4,4′-[(1,4-dioxo-1,4-butanediyl)diimino]bis-butanoic acid4,4′-[(1,6-dioxo-1,6-hexanediyl)diimino]bis-butanoic acid6,6′-[1,6-hexanediylbis(iminocarbonylimino)]bis-hexanoic acidN-benzoyl-S-(carboxymethyl)cysteineN,N′-(2,2,3,3-tetrafluoro-1,4-dioxo-1,4-butanediyl)bis-glycineN,N′-(2,2,3,3-tetrafluoro-1,4-dioxo-1,4-butanediyl)bis-alanine4,4′-[(2,2,3,3-tetrafluoro-1,4-dioxo-1,4-butanoic acidN,N′-(1,5-dioxo-1,5-pentanediyl)bis-glycineN,N′-(1,9-dioxo-1,9-nonanediyl)bis-glycineN,N′-(1,10-dioxo-1,10-decanediyl)bis[N-methyl]glycinebis(3-carboxypropyl)ester of propanedioic acid7,16-dioxo-6,8,15,17-tetraazadocosanedioic acidN-benzoyl-N-(2-carboxyethyl)glycine[2-[(2-carboxymethyl)amino]-2-oxoethyl]benzenepropanoic acid[2-[(2-carboxyethyl)amino]-2-oxoethyl]benzenepropanoic acid (ii)4,7,9,12-tetraoxapentadecanedioic acid 2,3-pyrid inedicarboxylic acid4-pyranone-2,6-dicarboxylic acid 2,5-pyrazinedicarboxylic acid2,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid 2,3-benzofurandicarboxylic acid7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,3-dicarboxylic acid3,4-pyridinedicarboxylic acid 2,4-pyridinedicarboxylic acid3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid 2,6-pyridinedicarboxylic acid1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid 2,3-quinolinedicarboxylic acid6,6,7,7-tetrafluoro-3-oxabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2,4-dicarboxylic acid2,6-pyrazinedicarboxylic acid 2,6-dimethyl-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid1-phenyl-1H-pyrazole-3,4-dicarboxylic acid 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid3,4-furandicarboxylic acid 1,2,5-thiadiazole-3,4-dicarboxylic acid1,4-dihydro-1,2,4,5-tetrazine-3,6-dicarboxylic acid2,3-furandicarboxylic acid 3,4-thiophenedicarboxylic acid1H-1,2,3-triazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid2-methylimidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid 2,4-quinolinedicarboxylic acidnaphtho[2,1-b]furan-1,2-dicarboxylic acid 3,4-quinolinedicarboxylic acid7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid2,3-quinoxalinedicarboxylic acid 1,4-piperazinedicarboxylic acid2,5-dimethyl-3,4-furandicarboxylic acidtetrahydro-2,5-thiophenedicarboxylic acid4-phenyl-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acidthieno[3,2-b]thiophene-2,5-dicarboxylic acid3-methyl-2,4-thiophenedicarboxylic acid naphthostyril-5,6-dicarboxylicacid 3-phenyl-2,4-quinolinedicarboxylic acid3,4-dimethyl-2,5-dicarboxythiophene3,4-diphenyl-2,5-thiophenedicarboxylic acid2,5-diphenyl-3,4-furandicarboxylic acid7-oxo-7H-benzimidazo[2,1-a]benz[de]isoquinoline-3,4-dicarboxylic acid2,3-dihydro-1,3-dioxo-1H-benz[de]isoquinoline-6,7-dicarboxylic acid3,4-bis(phenylmethoxy)-2,5-furandicarboxylic acid 4,4′-bibenzoicacid-2,2′-sulfone 2,7-diphenyl-m-anthrazoline-4,5-dicarboxylic acid2,4-pyrimidinedicarboxylic acid 2-phenyl-4,5-thiazoledicarboxylic acid6-phenyl-2,3-pyridinedicarboxylic acid5,6-dimethyl-2,3-pyrazinedicarboxylic acid3,7-dibenzothiophenedicarboxylic acid 9-oxo-9H-xanthene-1,7-dicarboxylicacid 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid6,7-quinolinedicarboxylic acid 6-methyl-2,3-pyridinedicarboxylic acid4,5-pyrimidinedicarboxylic acid 2-methyl-3,4-furandicarboxylic acid1,2-indolizinedicarboxylic acid 2,8-dibenzothiophenedicarboxylic acid3,6-pyridazinedicarboxylic acid 1,10-phenanthroline-2,9-dicarboxylicacid 1,4,5,6-tetrahydro-5,6-dioxo-2,3-pyrazinedicarboxylic acid3,4-dimethoxy-2,5-furandicarboxylic acid2-ethyl-4,5-imidazoledicarboxylic acid2-propyl-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid4-phenyl-2,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid 4,5-pyridazinedicarboxylic acid1,4,5,8-tetrahydro-1,4:5,8-diepoxynaphthalene-4a,8a-dicarboxylic acid5,5-dioxide-2,8-dibenzothiophenedicarboxylic acidpyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolizine-1,7-dicarboxylic acid6-methyl-2,4,5-pyridinetricarboxylic acidpyrrolo[2,1,5-cd]indolizine-5,6-dicarboxylic acid3,4-bis(2,2,3,3,4,4,4-heptafluorobutyl)-1H-pyrrole-2,5-dicarboxylic acid6,7,9,10,17,18,20,21-octahydrodibenzo[b,k]-[1,4,7,10,13,16]hexaoxacyclooc-tadecin-2,14-dicarboxylicacid6,7,9,10,17,18,20,21-octahydrodibenzo[b,k]-0,4,7,10,13,16]hexaoxacyclooc-tadecin-2,13-dicarboxylicacid 2-methyl-3,4-quinolinedicarboxylic acid 4,7-quinolinedicarboxylicacid 3,5-isoxazoledicarboxylic acid2-(trifluoromethyl)-3,4-furandicarboxylic acid5-(trifluoromethyl)-2,4-furandicarboxylic acid6-methyl-2,4-quinolinedicarboxylic acid5-oxo-1,2-pyrrolidinedicarboxylic acid 5-ethyl-2,3-pyridinedicarboxylicacid 1,2-dihydro-2-oxo-3,4-quinolinedicarboxylic acid4,6-phenoxathiindicarboxylic acid 10,10-dioxide1,9-phenoxathiindicarboxylic acid3,4-dihydro-2H-1,4-thiazine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid2,7-di(tert-butyl)-9,9-dimethyl-4,5-xanthenedicarboxylic acid6-methyl-2,3-quinoxalinedicarboxylic acid 3,7-quinolinedicarboxylic acid2,5-quinolinedicarboxylic acid2-methyl-6-phenyl-3,4-pyridinedicarboxylic acid3,4-dimethylthieno[2,3-b]thiophene-2,5-dicarboxylic acid3,4-dimethoxythiophene-2,5-dicarboxylic acid5-methyl-3,4-isoxazoledicarboxylic acid2,6-bis(aminocarbonyl)-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid3,5-bis(aminocarbonyl)-2,6-pyrazinedicarboxylic acid2,3-pyridinedicarboxylic acid6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2-ethyl-3,4-pyridinedicarboxylic acid3-methyl-5-phenyl-2,4-thiophenedicarboxylic acid1,2-dihydro-2-oxo-6-phenyl-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid8-methyl-2,4-quinolinedicarboxylic acid4-ethyl-2,6-dimethyl-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid5-(phenoxymethyl)-2,4-furandicarboxylic acid5-(acetylamino)-3-methyl-2,4-thiophenedicarboxylic acid2-(4-heptylphenyl)-4,8-quinolinedicarboxylic acid2,8-bis(4-heptylphenyl)pyrido[3,2-g]quinoline-4,6-dicarboxylic acid1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9-octahydro-2,8-dioxopyrido[3,2]-quinoline-3,7-dicarboxylicacid 2,8-dimethylpyrido[3,2-g]quinoline-3,7-dicarboxylic acid5,6-quinolinedicarboxylic acid 6-ethyl-2-methylcinchomeronic acid2-methyl-6-propylcinchomeronic acid 6-isopropyl-2-methylcinchomeronicacid 6-tert-butyl-2-methylcinchomeronic acid1,4-dimethyl-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,3-dicarboxylic acid1,2-dihydro-2-oxo-3,8-quinolinedicarboxylic acid1,2-dihydro-2-oxo-3,6-quinolinedicarboxylic acid1,2-dihydro-2-oxo-3,7-quinolinedicarboxylic acid3,7-dimethyl-2,8-diphenylpyrido[3,2-g]quinoline-4,6-dicarboxylic acid8-methyl-2,3-quinolinedicarboxylic acid3-[[(1,1-dimethylethyl)amino]sulfonyl]-2,5-thiophenedicarboxylic acid4-(acetylamino)-2,3-thiophenedicarboxylic acid 2,5-pyridinedicarboxylicacid 2,6-pyridinedicarboxylic acid 2,4-thiophenedicarboxylic acid2,5-thiophenedicarboxylic acid 1,4-pyran-2,6-dicarboxylic acid (iii)ribaric acid glucaric acid xylaric acid arabinaric acid mannaric acididaric acid altraric acid L-glucaric acid L-arabinaric acid allaric acidgalactaric acid meso-tartaric acid D-glucaric acid L-idaric acid hexaricacid 2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid D-tartaric acid D,L-tartaric acidD-glucaric acid tartaric acid tetrahydroxysuccinic acid2-carboxy-2,3-dideoxy-D-manno-2-octulopyranosonic acidmethyl-3-deoxy-D-arabino-2-heptulopyranosaric acidD-lyxo-2-heptulopyranosaric acid 2,6-anhydro-L-glycero-L-galactoheptaricacid (iv) 1,4,5,8-naphthalenetetracarboxylic acid 1,4-monoanhydrideitaconic anhydride (v) 1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-2,6-pyridinedicarboxylic acid2,6-piperidinedicarboxylic acid 1H-pyrrole-3,4-dicarboxylic acid4-amino-2,6-dicarboxylic acid 1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-3,4-dicarboxylic acid2,3-piperidinedicarboxylic acid 1-methyl-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylicacid 2,4-thiazolidinedicarboxylic acid1-(phenylmethyl)-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid5-amino-6-oxo-2,3-piperidinedicarboxylic acid5-amino-6-oxo-2,4-piperidinedicarboxylic acid5-amino-6-oxo-2,3-piperidinedicarboxylic acid5-amino-6-oxo[2S-(2.alpha.,4.beta.,5.alpha.)]-2,4-piperidinedicarboxylicacid (2S,4R)-2,4-pyrrolidinedicarboxylic acid(2S-cis)-2,4-pyrrolidinedicarboxylic acid2-amino-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid 2,5-pyrrolidinedicarboxylicacid 4-amino-3,5-isothiazoledicarboxylic acid1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-3,5-dicarboxylic acid7-(diethylamino)-2-oxo-2H-1-benzopyran-3,4-dicarboxylic acid3,4-diethyl-1H-pyrrole-2,5-dicarboxylic acid1-phenyl-1H-pyrrole-3,4-dicarboxylic acid cis-2,3-piperazinedicarboxylicacid 2,3-piperazinedicarboxylic acid 2,5-piperazinedicarboxylic acid2,6-piperazinedicarboxylic acid 2-amino-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid2-methylpyrrole-3,4-dicarboxylic acid4-(methylamino)-2,6-pyridinedicarboxylic acid2-amino-6-methyl-3,4-pyridinedicarboxylic acid5-amino-2-methyl-3,4-pyridinedicarboxylic acid2-amino-6-methyl-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid 2,5-dimethylpyrrole-3,4-dicarboxylic acid 2,5-dimethylpyrrole-3,4-dicarboxylic acid2-amino-6-hydroxy-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid2,4-pyrrolidinedicarboxylic acid 1H-indole-2,4-dicarboxylic acid1H-indole-2,6-dicarboxylic acid 1H-indole-2,5-dicarboxylic acid5-phenyl-2,4-pyrrolidinedicarboxylic acid5-methyl-2,4-pyrrolidinedicarboxylic acidtrans-2,4-azetidinedicarboxylic acid cis-2,4-azetidinedicarboxylic acid3,5-piperidinedicarboxylic acid 2,3-pyrrolidinedicarboxylic acid2,3-azetidinedicarboxylic acid 3,4-pyrrolidinedicarboxylic acid2,3-dihydro-6H-1,4-dioxino[2,3-c]pyrrole-5,7-dicarboxylic acid1H-imidazole-2,4-dicarboxylic acid 1-butyl-1H-pyrrole-2,3-dicarboxylicacid 3-amino-1-oxide-2,4-pyridinedicarboxylic acid2,3-dihydro-5-phenyl-1H-pyrrolizine-6,7-dicarboxylic acid3a,4,5,9b-tetrahydro-3H-cyclopenta[c]quinoline-4,6-dicarboxylic acid3a,4,5,9b-tetrahydro-3H-cyclopenta[c]quinoline-4,8-dicarboxylic acid2,3-dihydro-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid 5-amino-6-methyllutidinicacid 1H-indole-3,7-dicarboxylic acid3,3-dimethyl-2,6-piperidinedicarboxylic acid1-butyl-2,5-pyrrolidinedicarboxylic acid 1H-indole-4,6-dicarboxylic acid1-(phenylmethyl)-3,4-pyrrolidinedicarboxylic acid3-(carboxymethyl)-1H-indole-2,6-dicarboxylic acid3,4-bis(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-pyrrole-2,5-dicarboxylic acid9-hexyl-9H-carbazole-3,6-dicarboxylic acid3-methyl-5-(1-piperazinylsulfonyl)-2,4-thiophenedicarboxylic acid2,3,4,9-tetrahydro-1H-carbazole-5,7-dicarboxylic acid2,3-dimethyl-1H-indole-4,6-dicarboxylic acid7-amino-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-3,6-quinolinedicarboxylic acid5-amino-3-methyl-2,4-thiophenedicarboxylic acid (m-tolylimino)diaceticacid (o-tolylimino)diacetic acid D-cystathionine phenethyliminodiaceticacid 2-benzyl-2,2′-iminodiacetic acidL-.alpha.-glutamyl-L-alanyl-L-alanineN,N′-dibenzylethylenediaminediacetic acid N-L-.gamma.-glutamyl-D-alanineglycyl-L-glutamylglycineN-(carboxymethyl)-N-(tetrahydro-1,1-dioxido-3-thienyl)glycineN-(2-carboxyethyl)-N-phenyl-beta-alanineN-(carboxymethyl)-N-octylglycine N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)iminodiaceticacid N-(carboxymethyl)-L-alanineN-(6-aminohexyl)-N-(carboxymethyl)glycineN-(carboxymethyl)-N-tetradecylglycine N-(1-carboxyethyl)-D-alanineN-(carboxymethyl)-D-alanine decyliminodiacetic acid3,3′-(dimethylhydrazono)bis-propanoic acidN-(carboxymethyl)-N-[2-(2,6-dioxo-4-morpholinyl)ethyl]glycineN-alpha-aspartylglycine N-beta-aspartylglycineN-L-alpha-aspartyl-beta-alanine 3,4-xylylamino-N,N-diacetic acidN-(1-carboxyethyl)alanine N-(carboxymethyl)alanineN,N′-methylenebis-glycine N-(aminomethyl)-N-(carboxymethyl)glycineN-(aminomethyl)-N-(carboxymethyl)glycine2,2′-(methylhydrazono)bis-acetic acidN-(2-carboxyethyl)-N-(4-methylphenyl)-beta-alanineN-(2-carboxyethyl)-N-(3-methylphenyl)-beta-alanine3-[(carboxymethyl)amino]alanine D-alpha-aspartyl-D-alanineN-(2-carboxyethyl)-N-(1-oxohexadecyl)-beta-alanineN-(2-carboxyethyl)-N-(1-oxodecyl)-beta-alanineN-(2-carboxyethyl)-N-(1-oxotetradecyl)-beta-alanineamino[(carboxymethyl)thio]acetic acidN,N′-1,6-hexanediylbis-beta-alanineN-(carboxymethyl)-N-phenyl-beta-alanine N-(1-carboxyethyl)-L-alanineL-glutamic acid L-aspartic acid.

Amino Acids

Amino acids are well known. An “amino acid” is any organic compoundhaving both an amino group and a carboxylic acid group. In some cases,the one or more amino acids are N-acyl amino acids. The amino acid canbe one of any of the amino acids known in the art. The N-acyl aminoacids correspond to the formula:

wherein R can be a hydrogen, alkyl (substituted or unsubstituted,branched or straight chain), or a combination of alkyl and aromaticgroups. A list of possible side chains of amino acids known in the artare described in Stryer, Biochemistry, 1981, published by W.H. Freemanand Company, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.R¹ can be C1 to C30, saturated or unsaturated, straight or branched,substituted or unsubstituted alkyls; substituted or unsubstitutedaromatic groups; or mixtures thereof.

In some cases, the N-acyl amino acid compound is selected from the groupconsisting of N-acyl Phenylalanine, and N-acyl Tyrosine. The amino acidcan be the D or L isomer or a mixture thereof. N-acyl Phenylalaninecorresponds to the following formula:

wherein R¹ can be C1 to C30, saturated or unsaturated, straight orbranched, substituted or unsubstituted alkyls; substituted orunsubstituted aromatic groups; or mixtures thereof. N-acyl Tyrosinecorresponds to the following formula:

wherein R¹ can be C1 to C30, saturated or unsaturated, straight orbranched, substituted or unsubstituted alkyls

Cationic Conditioning Compounds

The cationic conditioning agent employed in the compositions of thepresent invention can be a monoalkyl quaternary amine, such asstearyltrimonium chloride, soyatrimonium chloride or coco-ethyldimoniumethosulfate. Other suitable cationic conditioning agents include, butare not limited to, behentrimonium chloride, dialkyl quaternary amines,such as dicetyldimonium chloride, dicocodimethyl ammonium chloride ordistearyldimethyl ammonium chloride; and polyquaternium compounds, suchas Polyquaternium-6, Polyquaternium-22 or Polyquaternium-5.

For example, cationic conditioning agents may be chosen frompolyquaterium-10 (also called quaternized polyhydroxyethyl cellulose),cetrimonium chloride (also called cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride,CTAC), behentrimonium chloride (also known as docosyl trimethyl ammoniumchloride), behentrimonium methosulfate, steartrimonium chloride,stearalkonium chloride, dicetyldimonium chloride, hydroxypropyltrimoniumchloride, cocotrimonium methosulfate, olealkonium chloride,steartrimonium chloride, babassuamidopropalkonium chloride,brassicamidopropyl dimethylamine, Quaternium-91, Salcare/PQ-37,Quaternium-22, Quaternium-87, Polyquaternium-4, Polyquaternium-6,Polyquaternium-11, Polyquaternium-44, Polyquaternium-67, amodimethicone,lauryl betaine, Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer, steardimonium hydroxypropylhydrolyzed wheat protein, behenamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride,lauryldimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed soy protein, aminopropyldimethicone, Quaternium-8, and dilinoleamidopropyl dimethylaminedimethicone PEG-7 phosphate.

In some instances, the cationic conditioning agents are cationicconditioning polymers. Examples of cationic conditioning polymers thatcan be used include, without limitation, cationic cellulose, cationicproteins, and cationic polymers. The cationic polymers can have a vinylgroup backbone of amino and/or quaternary ammonium monomers. Cationicamino and quaternary ammonium monomers include, without limitation,dialkylamino alkylmethacrylate, monoalkylaminoalkyl acrylate,monoalkylaminoalkyl methacrylate, trialkyl methacryoloxyalkyl ammoniumsalt, trialkyl acryloxyalkyl ammonium salts, diallyl quaternary ammoniumsalts, vinyl compounds substituted with dialkyl aminoalkyl acrylate, andvinyl quaternary ammonium monomers having cyclic cationic nitrogencontaining rings such as pyridinium, imidazolium, or quaternizedpyrrolidine. Other examples of cationic conditioning polymers that canbe used include, without limitation, hydroxypropyltrimonium honey,cocodimonium silk amino acids, cocodimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzedwheat or silk protein, polyquaternium-5, polyquaternium-11,polyquaternium-2, polyquaternium-4, polyquaternium-6, polyquaternium-7,polyquaternium-14, polyquaternium-16, polyquaternium-22,polyquaternium-10, and guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride.

In some cases quaternized polymeric cationic conditioning agents areparticularly useful. Particularly preferred are quaternary nitrogenpolymers prepared by the polymerization of a dialkyldiallylammonium saltor copolymer thereof in which the alkyl group contains 1 to about 18carbon atoms, and more preferably where the alkyl group is methyl orethyl. Details concerning the preparation of these polymers can be foundin U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,288,770, 3,412,019 and 4,772,462, incorporatedherein by reference. For example, cationic homopolymers and copolymersof polydiallyldimethylammonium chloride are available in aqueouscompositions sold under the trademark MERQUAT by the Calgon Corporation,subsidiary of Merck & Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. The homopolymer, which isnamed Polyquaternium-6 in the CTFA Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary, 3rdEd., published in 1982 by the Cosmetic Toiletry and FragranceAssociation, Inc. (hereafter CTFA Dictionary and CTFA name), is soldunder the trademark MERQUAT-100, and is described as having a weightaverage molecular weight of approximately 100,000. A copolymer reactionproduct of dimethyldiallylammonium chloride with acrylamide monomers isnamed Polyquaternium-7 in the CTFA Dictionary, is described as having aweight average molecular weight of approximately 500,000 and is soldunder the trademark MERQUAT-550. Another copolymer reaction product ofdimethyldiallylammonium chloride with acrylic acids having a weightaverage molecular weight from about 50,000 to about 10,000,000 has theCTFA name Polyquaternium-22 and is sold under the trademark MERQUAT-280.Polyquaternium-6 is particularly preferred.

Other polymeric conditioners include cationic copolymers ofmethylvinylimidazolium chloride and vinyl pyrrolidone, sold commerciallyby BASF Aktiengesellschaft, West Germany under the trademark LUVIQUAT atthree comonomer ratios, namely at ratios of 95/5, 50/50 and 30/70methylvinylimidazolium chloride to polyvinylpyrrolidone. Thesecopolymers at all three comonomer ratios have the CTFA namePolyquaternium 16. Polymeric conditioners also include cationiccellulosic polymers of hydroxyethyl cellulose reacted withepichlorohydrin and quaternized with trimethylamine, sold under thetrademark POLYMER JR in various viscosity grades and molecular sizes byUnion Carbide Corporation, Danbury, Conn. These series of polymers arenamed Polyquaternium 10 in the CTFA Dictionary. Also useful arequaternized copolymers of hydroxyethylcellulose anddimethyldimethylammonium chloride, having the CTFA namePolyquaternium-4, sold in varying molecular weights under the trademarkCELQUAT by National Starch and Chemical Corporation, Bridgewater, N.J.

Smaller molecule cationic non-polymeric conditioning agents can also beutilized herein. Exemplary small-molecule conditioning agents caninclude monofunctional or difunctional quaternary ammonium compounds,such as stearyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride, dimethyldi-(hydrogenatedtallow)ammonium chloride, and the like. Non-polymeric conditioningagents can also include the quaternary ammonium salts of gluconamidederivatives, such asgamma-gluconamidopropyldimethyl-2-hydroxyethyl-ammonium chloride andminkamidopropyldimethyl-2-hydroxyethylammonium chloride identifiedrespectively by the CTFA names Quaternium 22 and Quaternium 26. Detailsfor the preparation of these materials are found in U.S. Pat. Nos.3,766,267 and 4,012,398, respectively, and the materials are sold underthe trademark CERAPHYL by Van Dyk & Co., Belleville, N.J. Also usefulare bis-quaternary ammonium compounds which are dimers, such as2-hydroxy propylene-bis-1,3-(dimethylstearyl ammonium chloride,designated the CTFA name, Hydroxypropyl Bisstearyldimonium chloride. Thepreparation of these and other bis-quat materials is described in U.S.Pat. No. 4,734,277, and such materials are sold under the trademarkJORDAQUAT DIMER by Jordan Chemical Company, Folcroft, Pa.

Exemplary unquaternized polymers having tertiary amino nitrogen groupsthat become quaternized when protonated can include water-solubleproteinaceous quaternary ammonium compounds. Cocodimonium hydrolyzedanimal protein, for example, is the CTFA name for a chemically-modifiedquaternary ammonium derivative of hydrolyzed collagen protein havingfrom about 12 to about 18 carbons in at least one aliphatic alkyl group,a weight average molecular weight from about 2500 to about 12,000, andan isoionic point in a range from about 9.5 to about 11.5. This materialand structurally related materials are sold under the trademarks CROQUATand CROTEIN by Croda, Inc., New York, N.Y.

Bleaching Agents

Bleaching agents may be selected from, for example, peroxides,persulfates, perborates percarbonates, alkali metal bromates,ferricyanides, peroxygenated salts, or a mixture thereof. Bleachingagents that may also be used include at least one redox enzyme such aslaccases, peroxidases, and 2-electron oxidoreductases, such as uricase,where appropriate in the presence of their respective donor orco-factor. Oxygen in the air may also be employed as an oxidizing agent.

In some cases, the bleaching agent is a persulfate and/or amonopersulfate such as, for example, potassium persulfate, sodiumpersulfate, ammonium persulfate, as well as mixtures thereof. In oneembodiment, the oxidizing agents in the present disclosure are selectedfrom hydrogen peroxide, potassium persulfate, sodium persulfate, andmixtures thereof.

Developer

The hair lightening compositions of the instant disclosure may becombined with a developer composition. A developer composition istypically an aqueous composition that includes one or more oxidizingagents, such as peroxide. Non-limiting examples of oxidizing includethose that are water soluble such as peroxygen oxidizing agents. Theoxidizing agent may be selected from water-soluble oxidizing agentswhich are inorganic peroxygen materials capable of yielding hydrogenperoxide in an aqueous solution.

The oxidizing agents may be provided in aqueous solution or as a powderwhich is dissolved prior to use. Water-soluble oxidizing agents includehydrogen peroxide, inorganic alkali metal peroxides such as sodiumperoxide and sodium peroxide and organic peroxides such as ureaperoxide, melamine peroxide, and inorganic perhydrate salt bleachingcompounds, such as the alkali metal salts of perborates, percarbonates,perphosphates, persilicates, persulphates and the like. These inorganicperhydrate salts may be incorporated as monohydrates, tetrahydrates etc.Alkyl and aryl peroxides, and or peroxidases may also be used. Mixturesof two or more such oxidizing agents can also be used if desired. Insome cases, hydrogen peroxide, percarbonate, persulphates andcombinations thereof, are used in the developer compositions.

The oxidative agent may comprise from about 0.1% to about 40% by weight,from about 1% to about 30% by weight, or from about 2% to about 30% byweight of the developer composition. Another potential oxidizing agentfor use herein is a source of peroxymonocarbonate ions. Preferably sucha source is formed in situ from a source of hydrogen peroxide and ahydrogen carbonate ion source. This system is particularly effective incombination with a source of ammonia or ammonium ions. Accordingly, anysource of these peroxymonocarbonate ions may be utilized. Suitablesources for use herein include sodium, potassium, guanidine, arginine,lithium, calcium, magnesium, barium, ammonium salts of carbonate,carbamate and hydrocarbonate ions and mixtures thereof such as sodiumcarbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate, potassium carbonate, potassiumhydrogen carbonate, guanidine carbonate, guanidine hydrogen carbonate,lithium carbonate, calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, bariumcarbonate, ammonium carbonate, ammonium hydrogen carbonate and mixturesthereof. Percarbonate salts may also be utilized to provide both thesource of carbonate ions and as an oxidizing agent. Non-limitingexamples of carbonate ions, carbamate and hydrocarbonate ions are sodiumhydrogen carbonate, potassium hydrogen carbonate, ammonium carbamate,and mixtures thereof.

Oils

The one or more oils typically include those generally used in cosmeticsand particularly from oils of animal, vegetable or mineral origin,linear or branched hydrocarbons, optionally branched and/or unsaturatedfatty acids, optionally branched and/or unsaturated fatty alcohols,mono- and/or polyesters of fatty acids and/or of fatty alcohols,perfluorinated and/or organofluorinated oils, volatile or non-volatilesilicone oils, fluorosilicone oils and their mixtures.

Non-limiting examples of oils include oils of animal, vegetable ormineral origin, of lanolin, squalene, fish oil, perhydrosqualene, minkoil, turtle oil, soybean oil, grape seed oil, sesame oil, maize oil,rapeseed oil, sunflower oil, cottonseed oil, avocado oil, olive oil,castor seed oil, jojoba seed oil, peanut oil, sweet almond oil, palmoil, cucumber oil, hazelnut oil, apricot kernel oil, wheat germ oil,calophyllum oil, macadamia oil, coconut oil, cereal germ oil, candlenutoil, thistle oil, candelilla oil, safflower oil, shea butter, and theirmixtures.

Mention is made, as an example of linear or branched hydrocarbons, ofoils of mineral or synthetic origin, such as liquid paraffins and theirderivatives, petrolatum, mineral oils, (mixtures of oil-derivedhydrocarbon oils), polybutene, hydrogenated polyisobutene, polyisoprene,polydecenes such as hydrogenated polydecene, or also linear, branchedand/or cyclic alkanes which are optionally volatile, such as, forexample, isohexadecane, isododecane, isodecane or isohexadecane, andtheir mixtures.

Mention is made, as examples of optionally branched and/or unsaturatedfatty acids, of myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, behenicacid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid or isostearic acid, andtheir mixtures.

Mention is made, as example of optionally branched and/or unsaturatedfatty alcohols, of cetanol, stearyl alcohol, oleyl alcohol, cetylalcohol, octyldodecanol, and their mixtures.

Mention is made, as examples of esters, of monoesters or polyesters offatty acids, the linear or branched fatty chain of which includes from 6to 30 carbon atoms, and of fatty alcohols, the fatty chain of whichincludes from 3 to 30 carbon atoms, in particular mono- and polyestersof hydroxy acids and of fatty alcohols, esters of benzoic acid and offatty alcohols, polyesters of polyols, dipentaerythrityl C₅-C₉ esters,trimethylolpropane polyesters, propylene glycol polyesters, polyestersof hydrogenated castor oil.

Further mention is made of the oils of the group consisting of isononylisononanoate, stearyl octanoate, isopropyl palmitate, isopropylmyristate, butyl stearate, hexyl laurate, 2-ethylhexyl palmitate,2-hexyldecyl laurate, 2-octyldecyl palmitate, 2-octyldodecyl myristate,di(2-ethylhexyl) succinate, diisostearyl malate, 2-octyldodecyl lactate,glyceryl triisostearate or diglyceryl triisostearate, octyldodecylstearoyl stearate (Ceraphyl), cetearyl isononanoate, diisopropyladipate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glyceryl tricaprate/caprylate,isocetyl stearoyl stearate, C₁₂-C₁₅ alkyl benzoates, pentaerythrityltetraisostearate, dipentaerythrityl pentaisononanoate, bis-diglycerylpolyacyladipate-2, trimethylolpropane triethylhexanoate, propyleneglycol dibenzoate, propylene glycol dioctanoate, and mixture thereof.

Mention is made, as example of volatile silicone oils, ofhexamethyldisiloxane, dimethicones with a viscosity of between 0.65 and5 mm²/s, octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, heptamethylhexyltrisiloxane,decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, decamethyltetrasiloxane,octamethyltrisiloxane, dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane,heptamethyloctyltrisiloxane, and their mixtures.

Mention is made, as example of non-volatile silicone oils, ofnon-volatile polydialkylsiloxanes; polydimethylsiloxanes comprisingpendant alkyl, alkoxy or phenyl groups or alkyl, alkoxy or phenyl groupsat the end of the silicone chain, which groups have from 2 to 24 carbonatoms; phenylated silicones, such as those of the phenyl trimethiconetype, those of the phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate type or those ofthe trimethylpentaphenyltrisiloxane type; polysiloxanes modified byfatty acids, in particular C₈-C₂₀ fatty acids, fatty alcohols, inparticular C₈-C₂₀ fatty alcohols, or polyoxyalkylenes (in particularpolyoxyethylene and/or polyoxypropylene); aminated polysiloxanes;polysiloxanes comprising a hydroxyl group; and their mixtures.

Mention is made, as fluorosilicone oils, of fluorinated polysiloxanescomprising a pendant fluorinated group or a fluorinated group at the endof the silicone chain having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, all or a portionof the hydrogens of which are replaced by fluorine atoms, such asperfluorononyl dimethicone, and their mixtures.

Thickening Agents

The compositions may contain one or more thickeners or viscositymodifying agents. Classes of such agents include, but are not limitedto, viscous liquids, such as polyethylene glycol, semisyntheticpolymers, such as semisynthetic cellulose derivatives, syntheticpolymers, such as carbomers, poloxamers, and polyethyleneimines (e.g.,PEI-10), naturally occurring polymers, such as acacia, tragacanth,alginates (e.g., sodium alginate), carrageenan, vegetable gums, such asxanthan gum, petroleum jelly, waxes, particulate associate colloids,such as bentonite, colloidal silicon dioxide, and microcrystallinecellulose, surfactants, such as PPG-2 hydroxyethyl coco/isostearamide,emulsifiers, such as disteareth-75 IPDI, and salts, such as sodiumchloride, and combinations thereof.

Colorants

Before, after, or simultaneously with the hair lightening composition, acolor-altering composition may be used. For example, the color-alteringcomposition may be formed by combining a hair lightening compositionaccording to the instant disclosure, a developer composition (typicallycomprising hydrogen peroxide) and a colorant. Typically, the coloringcompositions of the present disclosure include at least one colorantcompound chosen from oxidative dye precursors, direct dyes, pigments,and mixtures thereof. The oxidation dyes are generally chosen from oneor more oxidation bases optionally combined with one or more couplers.By way of example, the oxidation bases are chosen frompara-phenylenediamines, bis(phenyl)alkylenediamines, para-aminophenols,ortho-aminophenols and heterocyclic bases, and the addition saltsthereof.

Among the para-phenylenediamines that may be mentioned, for example, arepara-phenylenediamine, para-toluenediamine,2-chloro-para-phenylenediamine, 2,3-dimethyl-para-phenylenediamine,2,6-dimethyl-para-phenylenediamine, 2,6-diethyl-para-phenylenediamine,2,5-dimethyl-para-phenylenediamine, N,N-dimethyl-para-phenylenediamine,N,N-diethyl-para-phenylenediamine, N,N-dipropyl-para-phenylenediamine,4-amino-N,N-diethyl-3-methylaniline,N,N-bis(.beta.-hydroxyethyl)-para-phenylenediamine,4-N,N-bis(.beta.-hydroxyethyl)amino-2-methylaniline,4-N,N-bis(.beta.-hydroxyethyl)amino-2-chloroaniline,2-.beta.-hydroxyethyl-para-phenylenediamine,2-methoxymethyl-para-phenylenediamine, 2-fluoro-para-phenylenediamine,2-isopropyl-para-phenylenediamine,N-(.beta.-hydroxypropyl)-para-phenylenediamine,2-hydroxymethyl-para-phenylenediamine,N,N-dimethyl-3-methyl-para-phenylenediamine,N-ethyl-N-(.beta.-hydroxyethyl)-para-phenylenediamine,N-(.beta.,.gamma.-dihydroxypropyl)-para-phenylenediamine,N-(4′-aminophenyl)-para-phenylenediamine,N-phenyl-para-phenylenediamine,2-.beta.-hydroxyethyloxy-para-phenylenediamine,2-.beta.-acetylaminoethyloxy-para-phenylenediamine,N-(.beta.-methoxyethyl)-para-phenylenediamine, 4-aminophenylpyrrolidine,2-thienyl-para-phenylenediamine,2-.beta.-hydroxyethylamino-5-aminotoluene and3-hydroxy-1-(4′-aminophenyl)pyrrolidine, and the addition salts thereofwith an acid.

Among the para-phenylenediamines mentioned above, para-phenylenediamine,para-toluenediamine, 2-isopropyl-para-phenylenediamine,2-.beta.-hydroxyethyl-para-phenylenediamine,2-.beta.-hydroxyethyloxy-para-phenylenediamine,2,6-dimethyl-para-phenylenediamine, 2,6-diethyl-para-phenylenediamine,2,3-dimethyl-para-phenylenediamine,N,N-bis(.beta.-hydroxyethyl)-para-phenylenediamine,2-chloro-para-phenylenediamine and2-.beta.-acetylaminoethyloxy-para-phenylenediamine, and the additionsalts thereof with an acid, are particularly preferred.

Among the bis(phenyl)alkylenediamines that may be mentioned, forexample, areN,N′-bis(.beta.-hydroxyethyl)-N,N′-bis(4′-aminophenyl)-1,3-diaminopropano-I,N,N′-bis(.beta.-hydroxyethyl)-N,N′-bis(4′-aminophenyl)ethylenediamine,N,N′-bis(4-aminophenyl)tetramethylenediamine,N,N′-bis(.beta.-hydroxyethyl)-N,N′-bis(4-aminophenyl)tetramethylenediamin-e,N,N′-bis(4-methylaminophenyl)tetramethylenediamine,N,N′-bis(ethyl)-N,N′-bis(4′-amino-3′-methylphenyl)ethylenediamine and1,8-bis(2,5-diaminophenoxy)-3,6-dioxaoctane, and the addition saltsthereof.

Among the para-aminophenols that may be mentioned, for example, arepara-aminophenol, 4-amino-3-methylphenol, 4-amino-3-fluorophenol,4-amino-3-chlorophenol, 4-amino-3-hydroxymethylphenol,4-amino-2-methylphenol, 4-amino-2-hydroxymethylphenol,4-amino-2-methoxymethylphenol, 4-amino-2-aminomethylphenol,4-amino-2-(.beta.-hydroxyethylaminomethyl)phenol and4-amino-2-fluorophenol, and the addition salts thereof with an acid.

Among the ortho-aminophenols that may be mentioned, for example, are2-aminophenol, 2-amino-5-methylphenol, 2-amino-6-methylphenol and5-acetamido-2-aminophenol, and the addition salts thereof.

Among the heterocyclic bases that may be mentioned, for example, arepyridine derivatives, pyrimidine derivatives and pyrazole derivatives.

Among the pyridine derivatives that may be mentioned are the compoundssuch as 2,5-diaminopyridine, 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)amino-3-aminopyridineand 3,4-diaminopyridine, and the addition salts thereof. Other pyridineoxidation bases that are useful in the present disclosure are the3-aminopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine oxidation bases or the addition saltsthereof described, for example, in patent application FR 2 801 308.Examples that may be mentioned include pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrid-3-ylamine,2-acetylaminopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrid-3-ylamine,2-morpholin-4-ylpyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrid-3-ylamine,3-aminopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-2-carboxylic acid,2-methoxypyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrid-3-ylamine,(3-aminopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrid-7-yl)methanol,2-(3-aminopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrid-5-yl)ethanol,2-(3-aminopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrid-7-yl)ethanol,(3-aminopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrid-2-yl)methanol,3,6-diaminopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine, 3,4-diaminopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine,pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-3,7-diamine,7-morpholin-4-ylpyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrid-3-ylamine,pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-3,5-diamine,5-morpholin-4-ylpyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrid-3-ylamine,2-[(3-aminopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrid-5-yl)(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethanol,2-[(3-aminopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrid-7-yl)(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethanol,3-aminopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-5-ol, 3-aminopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-4-ol,3-aminopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-6-ol, 3-aminopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-7-ol,2-.quadrature.-hydroxyethoxy-3-amino-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine;2-(4-dimethylpyperazinium-1-yl)-3-amino-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine; and theaddition salts thereof.

More particularly oxidation bases that are useful in the presentdisclosure are selected from 3-aminopyrazolo-[1,5-a]-pyridines andpreferably substituted on carbon atom 2 by:

(a) one (di)(C₁-C₆)(alkyl)amino group wherein said alkyl group can besubstituted by at least one hydroxy, amino, imidazolium group;

(b) one heterocycloalkyl group containing from 5 to 7 members chain, andfrom 1 to 3 heteroatoms, potentially cationic, potentially substitutedby one or more (C₁-C₆-alkyl, such as di(C1-C4)alkylpiperazinium; or

(c) one (C₁-C₆)alkoxy potentially substituted by one or more hydroxygroups such as .quadrature.-hydroxyalkoxy, and the addition saltsthereof.

Among the pyrimidine derivatives that may be mentioned are compoundssuch as 2,4,5,6-tetraaminopyrimidine,4-hydroxy-2,5,6-triaminopyrimidine, 2-hydroxy-4,5,6-triaminopyrimidine,2,4-dihydroxy-5,6-diaminopyrimidine, 2,5,6-triaminopyrimidine and theiraddition salts and their tautomeric forms, when a tautomeric equilibriumexists.

Among the pyrazole derivatives that may be mentioned are compounds suchas 4,5-diamino-1-methyl-pyrazole,4,5-diamino-1-(.beta.-hydroxyethyl)pyrazole, 3,4-diamino-pyrazole,4,5-diamino-1-(4′-chlorobenzyl)pyrazole,4,5-diamino-1,3-dimethylpyrazole,4,5-diamino-3-methyl-1-phenyl-pyrazole,4,5-diamino-1-methyl-3-phenylpyrazole,4-amino-1,3-dimethyl-5-hydrazinopyrazole,1-benzyl-4,5-diamino-3-methyl-pyrazole,4,5-diamino-3-tert-butyl-1-methylpyrazole,4,5-diamino-1-tert-butyl-3-methylpyrazole,4,5-diamino-1-(.beta.-hydroxyethyl)-3-methylpyrazole,4,5-diamino-1-ethyl-3-methyl-pyrazole,4,5-diamino-1-ethyl-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)pyrazole,4,5-diamino-1-ethyl-3-hydroxymethylpyrazole,4,5-diamino-3-hydroxymethyl-1-methylpyrazole,4,5-diamino-3-hydroxymethyl-1-isopropylpyrazole,4,5-diamino-3-methyl-1-isopropylpyrazole,4-amino-5-(2′-aminoethyl)amino-1,3-dimethylpyrazole,3,4,5-triaminopyrazole, 1-methyl-3,4,5-triaminopyrazole,3,5-diamino-1-methyl-4-methylaminopyrazole,3,5-diamino-4-(.beta.-hydroxyethyl)amino-1-methylpyrazole, and theaddition salts thereof. 4,5-Diamino-1-(.beta.-methoxyethyl)pyrazole mayalso be used.

Pyrazole derivatives that may also be mentioned includediamino-N,N-dihydropyrazolopyrazolones such as the following compoundsand the addition salts thereof:2,3-diamino-6,7-dihydro-1H,5H-pyrazolo[1,2-a]pyrazol-1-one,2-amino-3-ethylamino-6,7-dihydro-1H,5H-pyrazolo[1,2-a]pyrazol-1-one,2-amino-3-isopropylamino-6,7-dihydro-1H,5H-pyrazolo[1,2-a]pyrazol-1-one,2-amino-3-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-1H,5H-pyrazolo[1,2-a]pyrazol-1-on-e,4,5-diamino-1,2-dimethyl-1,2-dihydropyrazol-3-one,4,5-diamino-1,2-diethyl-1,2-dihydropyrazol-3-one,4,5-diamino-1,2-di-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1,2-dihydropyrazol-3-one,2-amino-3-(2-hydroxyethyl)amino-6,7-dihydro-1H,5H-pyrazolo[1,2-a]pyrazol-1-one,2-amino-3-dimethylamino-6,7-dihydro-1H,5H-pyrazolo[1,2-a]pyrazol-1*one,2,3-diamino-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1H,6H-pyridazino[1,2-a]pyrazol-1-one,4-amino-1,2-diethyl-5-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)-1,2-dihydropyrazol-3-one,4-amino-5-(3-dimethylaminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-1,2-diethyl-1,2-dihydropyrazol-3-one,2,3-diamino-6-hydroxy-6,7-dihydro-1H,5H-pyrazolo[1,2-a]pyrazol-1-o-ne.2,3-Diamino-6,7-dihydro-1H,5H-pyrazolo[1,2-a]pyrazol-1-one and/or a saltthereof will preferably be used.4,5-Diamino-1-(.beta.-hydroxyethyl)pyrazole and/or2,3-diamino-6,7-dihydro-1H,5H-pyrazolo[1,2-a]pyrazol-1-one and/or a saltthereof will preferentially be used as heterocyclic bases.

Composition according to the present disclosure may optionally compriseone or more couplers advantageously chosen from those conventionallyused in the dyeing or coloring of keratin fibers.

Among these couplers, mention may be made especially ofmeta-phenylenediamines, meta-aminophenols, meta-diphenols,naphthalene-based couplers and heterocyclic couplers, and also theaddition salts thereof.

Mention may be made, for example, of 2-methyl-5-aminophenol,5-N-(.beta.-hydroxyethyl)amino-2-methylphenol, 3-aminophenol,5-amino-6-chloro-o-cresol (3-amino-2-chloro-6-methylphenol),1,3-dihydroxybenzene, 1,3-dihydroxy-2-methyl-benzene,4-chloro-1,3-dihydroxybenzene,2,4-diamino-1-(.beta.-hydroxyethyloxy)benzene,2-amino-4-(.beta.-hydroxyethylamino)-1-methoxybenzene,1,3-diaminobenzene, 1,3-bis(2,4-diamino-phenoxy)propane,3-ureidoaniline, 3-ureido-1-dimethylamino-benzene, sesamol,1-.beta.-hydroxyethylamino-3,4-methylene-dioxybenzene, .alpha.-naphthol,2-methyl-1-naphthol, 6-hydroxyindole, 4-hydroxyindole,4-hydroxy-N-methylindole, 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine,6-hydroxybenzomorpholine, 3,5-diamino-2,6-dimethoxypyridine,1-N-(.beta.-hydroxyethyl)amino-3,4-methylene-dioxybenzene,2,6-bis(J-hydroxyethylamino)toluene, 6-hydroxy-indoline,2,6-dihydroxy-4-methylpyridine, 1-H-3-methylpyrazol-5-one,1-phenyl-3-methylpyrazol-5-one,2,6-dimethyl-pyrazolo[1,5-13]-1,2,4-triazole,2,6-dimethyl[3,2-c]-1,2,4-triazole and6-methylpyrazolo[1,5-a]benzimidazole, the addition salts thereof with anacid, and mixtures thereof.

In general, the addition salts of the oxidation bases and couplers thatmay be used in the context of the disclosure are especially selectedfrom the addition salts with an acid such as the hydrochlorides,hydrobromides, sulfates, citrates, succinates, tartrates, lactates,tosylates, benzenesulfonates, phosphates and acetates.

The oxidation base(s) each advantageously represent from 0.001% to 10%by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, andpreferably from 0.005% to 5% by weight relative to the total weight ofthe compositions of the present disclosure.

The coupler(s), if they are present, each advantageously represent from0.001% to 10% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition,and preferably from 0.005% to 5% by weight relative to the total weightof the compositions of the present disclosure.

Compositions according to the disclosure may optionally comprise b) oneor more synthetic or natural direct dyes, chosen from anionic andnonionic species, preferably cationic or nonionic species, either assole dyes or in addition to the oxidation dye(s).

Examples of suitable direct dyes that may be mentioned include azodirect dyes; (poly)methine dyes such as cyanins, hemicyanins andstyryls; carbonyl dyes; azine dyes; nitro(hetero)aryl dyes;tri(hetero)arylmethane dyes; porphyrin dyes; phthalocyanin dyes, andnatural direct dyes, alone or as mixtures.

Many direct dyes are cationic direct dyes. Mention may be made of thehydrazono cationic dyes of formulas (Va) and (V′a), the azo cationicdyes (Via) and (VI′a) and the diazo cationic dyes (Vila) below:

Het⁺-C(R⁸)═N—N(R^(b))—Ar,An⁻  (Va)

Het⁺-N(R^(a))—N═C(R^(b))—Ar,An⁻  (V′a)

Het⁺-N═N—Ar,An⁻  (VIa)

Ar⁺—N═N—Ar″,An⁻  (VI′a) and

Het⁺-N═N—Ar—N═N—Ar,An⁻  (VIIa)

in which formulas (Va), (V′a), (VIa), (VI′a) and (VIIa):

-   -   Het⁺ represents a cationic heteroaryl radical, preferably        bearing an endocyclic cationic charge, such as imidazolium,        indolium or pyridinium, optionally substituted preferentially        with one or more (C₁-C₈) alkyl groups such as methyl;    -   Ar⁺ representing an aryl radical, such as phenyl or naphthyl,        bearing an exocyclic cationic charge, preferentially ammonium,        particularly tri(C₁-C₈)alkylammonium such as trimethylammonium;    -   Ar represents an aryl group, especially phenyl, which is        optionally substituted, preferentially with one or more        electron-donating groups such as i) optionally substituted        (C₁-C₈)alkyl, ii) optionally substituted (C₁-C₈)alkoxy, iii)        (di)(C₁-C₈)(alkyl)amino optionally substituted on the alkyl        group(s) with a hydroxyl group, iv) aryl(C₁-C₈)alkylamino, v)        optionally substituted N—(C₁-C₈)alkyl-N-aryl(C₁-C₈)alkylamino or        alternatively Ar represents a julolidine group;    -   Ar′ is an optionally substituted divalent (hetero)arylene group        such as phenylene, particularly para-phenylene, or naphthalene,        which are optionally substituted, preferentially with one or        more groups (C₁-C₈)alkyl, hydroxyl or (C₁-C₈)alkoxy    -   Ar″ is an optionally substituted (hetero)aryl group such as        phenyl or pyrazolyl, which are optionally substituted,        preferentially with one or more groups (C₁-C₈)alkyl, hydroxyl,        (di)(C₁-C₈)(alkyl)amino, (C₁-C₈)alkoxy or phenyl;    -   R^(a) and R^(b), which may be identical or different, represent        a hydrogen atom or a group (C₁-C₈)alkyl, which is optionally        substituted, preferentially with a hydroxyl group;    -   or alternatively the substituent R^(a) with a substituent of        Het⁺ and/or R_(b) with a substituent of Ar and/or R^(a) with        R_(b) form, together with the atoms that bear them, a        (hetero)cycloalkyl;    -   particularly, R^(a) and R_(b) represent a hydrogen atom or a        group (C₁-C₄)alkyl, which is optionally substituted with a        hydroxyl group;    -   An⁻ represents an anionic counter-ion such as mesylate or        halide. In particular, mention may be made of the azo and        hydrazono cationic dyes bearing an endocyclic cationic charge of        formulae (Va), (V′a) and (VIa) as defined previously. More        particularly those of formulae (Va), (V′a) and (VIa) derived        from the dyes described in patent applications WO 95/15144, WO        95/01772 and EP-714954, which are incorporated herein by        reference in their entirety.

In some cases, the cationic part is derived from the followingderivatives:

wherein in formulae (Va-1) and (Via-1):

-   -   R¹ representing a (C₁-C₄) alkyl group such as methyl;    -   R² and R³, which are identical or different, represent a        hydrogen atom or a (C₁-C₄)alkyl group, such as methyl; and    -   R⁴ represents a hydrogen atom or an electron-donating group such        as optionally substituted (C₁-C₈)alkyl, optionally substituted        (C₁-C₈)alkoxy, or (di)(C₁-C₈)(alkyl)amino optionally substituted        on the alkyl group(s) with a hydroxyl group; particularly, R⁴ is        a hydrogen atom,    -   Z represents a CH group or a nitrogen atom, preferentially CH;    -   An⁻ represents an anionic counter-ion such as mesylate or        halide.

Particularly, the dye of formulae (Va-1) and (VIa-1) is chosen fromBasic Red 51, Basic Yellow 87 and Basic Orange 31 or derivativesthereof:

Among the natural direct dyes that may be used according to thedisclosure, mention may be made of lawsone, juglone, alizarin, purpurin,carminic acid, kermesic acid, purpurogallin, protocatechaldehyde,indigo, isatin, curcumin, spinulosin, apigenidin and orceins. Extractsor decoctions containing these natural dyes and in particularhenna-based poultices or extracts may also be used.

When they are present, the direct dye(s) more particularly representfrom 0.001% to 10% by weight and preferably from 0.005% to 5% by weightof the total weight of the compositions of the present disclosure.

Preservatives

One or more preservatives may be included in the compositions describedherein for treating hair. Suitable preservatives include, but are notlimited to, glycerin containing compounds (e.g., glycerin orethylhexylglycerin or phenoxyethanol), benzyl alcohol, parabens(methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben,isobutylparaben, etc.), sodium benzoate, ethylenediamine-tetraaceticacid (EDTA), potassium sorbate, and/or grapefruit seed extract, orcombinations thereof. More than one preservative may be included in thecomposition. Other preservatives are known in the cosmetics industriesand include salicylic acid, DMDM Hydantoin, Formaldahyde, Chlorphenism,Triclosan, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Diazolidinyl Urea, Sorbic Acid,Methylisothiazolinone, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Dehydroacetic Acid,Quaternium-15, Stearalkonium Chloride, Zinc Pyrithione, SodiumMetabisulfite, 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane, Chlorhexidine Digluconate,Polyaminopropyl biguanide, Benzalkonium Chloride, Sodium Sulfite, SodiumSalicylate, Citric Acid, Neem Oil, Essential Oils (various), LacticAcid, and Vitamin E (tocopherol).

The preservative is optionally included in an amount ranging from about0.01 wt. % to about 5 wt. %, about 0.15% to about 1 wt. %, or about 1wt. % to about 3 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition.

Suitable components, such as those listed above, are included orexcluded from the hair care formulations depending on the specificcombination of other components, the form of the compositions, and/orthe use of the formulation (e.g., hair spray, cream, conditioner, etc.).

Forms

The compositions described herein may be in any suitable physical form.Suitable forms include, but are not limited to low to moderate viscosityliquids, lotions, milks, mousses, sprays, gels, creams, conditioners,and the like.

i. Spray

The compositions described herein for treating hair may be in the formof a spray. The spray typically includes the composition comprising theone or more lactones and a cosmetically acceptable carrier. In someembodiments, the carrier is water or a water and alcohol mixture. Thespray formulation optionally includes an antioxidant, sunscreen agent,vitamin, protein, peptide, plant extract, humectant, oil, emollient,lubricant, thickener, hair conditioning agent, polymer, and/orsurfactant. Preferably, the spray formulation includes a preservative.In some embodiments, the formulation includes a fragrance. In somecases, the compositions described herein include a surfactant. In somecases, the compositions described herein contain water, fragrance, apreservative, and one or more lactones. In some cases, the compositionsdescribed herein contain water, fragrance, a preservative, and one ormore lactones. In some cases, the composition comprising one or morelactones contains water, a preservative, fragrance, the one or morelactones, and an anti-static agent. In some cases, the compositionsdescribed herein contain water, a preservative, fragrance, the one ormore lactones, and a hair conditioning agent. In some cases, thecompositions described herein contain water, a preservative, fragrance,the one or more lactones, and a surfactant.

The hair spray formulations may be dispensed from containers thatinclude aerosol dispensers or pump spray dispensers. Such dispensers areknown in the art and are commercially available from a variety ofmanufacturers.

When the hair spray formulation is dispensed from a pressurized aerosolcontainer, a propellant may be used to force the composition out of thecontainer. Suitable propellants include, but are not limited to, aliquefiable gas or a halogenated propellant. Examples of suitablepropellants include dimethyl ether and hydrocarbon propellants such aspropane, n-butane, iso-butane, CFCs, and CFC-replacement propellants.The propellants may be used singly or admixed.

The amount of propellant may range from about 10% to about 60% by weightof the formulation. The propellant may be separated from the hair repairformulation as in a two compartment container. Other suitable aerosoldispensers are those characterized by the propellant being compressedair, which can be filled into the dispenser using a pump or equivalentdevice prior to use. Conventional non-aerosol pump spray dispensers,i.e., atomizers, may also be used to apply the hair strengtheningformulation to the hair.

ii. Conditioners

The compositions disclosed herein for treatment of hair may be in theform of a conditioner. The conditioner typically includes thecomposition comprising the one or more lactones in a suitable carrier.Additionally, the conditioner may include cationic polymers derived frompolysaccharides, for example cationic cellulose derivatives, cationicstarch derivatives, cationic guar derivatives and cationic locust beangum derivatives, synthetic cationic polymers, mixtures or combinationsof these agents. The formulation may comprise other synthetic or naturalpolymers or polymers derived from biological preparation processes,which are functionalized, where appropriate, for example with cationicor neutral groups. These polymers may have a stabilizing orstrengthening action on the compositions, and/or a conditioning action(deposition on the surface of the skin or the hair).

iii. Creams

The compositions disclosed herein for treatment of hair may be in theform of a cream. The cream typically includes one or more lactones in asuitable carrier. The one or more lacatones may be included in anysuitable concentration. Typical concentrations of the one or morelactones in the cream range from small amounts such as approximatelyabout 0.01% (wt), at least 0.1% (wt), to large amounts, such as up toabout 50% (wt).

Implementation of the present disclosure is provided by way of thefollowing examples. The examples serve to illustrate the technologywithout being limiting in nature.

Example 1 Hair Lightening Compositions

Benchmark Component Ingredient (Commercial Product) #1 #2 #3Polycarboxylic Acid Maleic Acid — 3.3 3.3 3.3 Amino Acid Glycine — 0.60.6 0.6 Cationic Conditioning Agent Polyquaternium-22 — 1 1 1 BleachingAgents Potassium persulfate 55 55 55 55 (persulfates) and/or ammoniumpersulfate Oil Mineral Oil 2 2 2 2 Thickener Guar Gum 2 — — —Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl 1 1 1 Acrylate Crosspolymer Fillers SodiumStearate 10 2.5 2.5 2.5 Magnesium 28.5 32 32 33 Carbonate, SodiumSilicate, and/or Sodium Metasilicate Pigments, Preservatives,Miscellaneous 2.5 −2.5 −2.5 −2.5 Lubricants, Cleansing Agents,Surfactants, Frangrances, etc.

Example 2

The hair lightening compositions of Example 1 were mixed with a 40Vdeveloper compositions (comprising hydrogen peroxide) in a mix ratio of1:2 (hair lightening composition:developer composition) and used totreat hair. The hair was subsequently subjected to cysteic acidanalysis, which is a measurement showing the degree of damage to thehair. The results are provided in the table below and are graphicallyshown in FIG. 1.

Cysteic Acid Analysis Composition One Application Two Applications None(Untreated Hair) 1 1 Inventive #1 2.6 4.1 Inventive #2 3 5 Comparative4.2 6

Example 3 (Hair Lightening Compositions)

Bench- Component Description mark A B C D E F G H I J K PolycarboxylicCitric Acid 4.6 4.6 3.6 1.8 Acid Malonic Acid 3.0 3.5 4.0 3.0 2.0 MaleicAcid 3.3 3.3 Amino Acid Glycine 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.3 0.6 0.6 0.6 BleachingPotassium 54.6 52.8 52.0 52.4 52.7 52.0 52.4 53.0 53.8 52.1 52.6 53.2Agents &/or ammonium persulfate Oil Mineral Oil 2.0 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.61.9 1.6 1.8 1.9 1.9 1.9 Thicken. Agent Guar Gum 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2Alkalizing Na silicate, 29.3 28.3 27.9 28.1 28.2 27.9 28.2 27.9 28.627.9 28.2 28.5 Agent Na metasilicate, and/or Mg Carbonate Fillers Nastearate 9.9 9.6 9.5 9.0 9.6 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.7 9.5 9.6 9.7 Anionic NaLauryl 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 SurfactantSulfate Tris- 1.0 (hydroxymethyl) aminomethane Misc. Chelating, <2 <2 <2<2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 colorants, &/or vitamins, etc. TOTAL 100 100100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 TEST Cysteic Acid 8.3 7.3 7.67.5 8.2 6.8 7.3 6.6 7.0 6.5 6.8 7.9 TEST Elastic NA — — — SB — NT SB —SB SB — Modulus TEST Break Stress NA — SB — SB — NT SB SB SB SB —“SB”—Significantly Better; “—”—Not Significantly Different; “NT”—NotTested; “NA”—Not Applicable (standard)

Cysteic acid analysis is a measurement showing the degree of damage tothe hair. Extensive studies of the influence of the cysteine content onthe denaturing of the α-helices in keratins have shown, for example,that the melting temperature (transition temperature) of the keratinincreases linearly with the cysteine content. The increased stability ofthe matrix region attributable to the relatively high degree ofcrosslinking of the high proportion of disulfide bridges in the matrixmeans that transition of the helices embedded in this matrix is madedifficult and, accordingly, results in an increase in the meltingtemperature. Conversely, a reduction in the melting point and, aboveall, in the enthalpy of fusion can generally be observed in chemicallytreated hair.

Elastic modulus (Young's modulus) and break stress are also measurementsused to characterize hair and the degree damage to hair. The elasticmodulus represents a measure of the hair's spring-like structure(elasticity). Higher elastic modulus shows that the hair is more elastic(less brittle). Break stress represents the force/area needed to breakthe hair fiber. A higher break stress represents a stronger and stifferhair fiber.

Differential Scanning calorimetry (DCS) is a tool that can also beuseful for investigating the structural characteristics of hair fibers.Keratin undergoes detectable transformations at various temperatures.Changes in these transformation temperatures can be used to estimate howa particular hair-treatment may impacts hair fibers. In the instantcase, DSC was used to measure denaturation temperature (T_(d)).Denaturation temperature (T_(d)) has been used as a representation ofthe thermal stability of hair fibers, which is influenced, at least inpart, by the cross-link density of the matrix (intermediate filamentassociated proteins, IFAP). Thermal stability (T_(d)) and itsrelationship in determining the thermal stability of hair fibers isestablished in the literature.

The results for the cysteic acid testing, elastic modulus, break stress,and DSC for hair treated with the hair lightening compositions from thetable above are presented below and graphically shown in FIGS. 2-5.

Cysteic Acid (g Cysteic Acid/ Elastic Break 100 g of Total ModulusStress Amino Acids) (MPa) (MPa) DSC (° C.) Virgin 1.2 N/A N/A Not TestedBench- 8.3 735 98.7 148.166 mark A 7.3 836 109.11 Not Tested B 7.6 828111.58 Not Tested C 7.5 659 96.65 Not Tested D 8.2 885 111.37 Not TestedE 6.8 825.3 107.9 Not Tested F 7.3 Not Not Not Tested Tested Tested G6.6 866.4 121.3 151.283 H 7.0 812.3 110.8 Not Tested I 6.5 859.7 119.1Not Tested J 6.8 872.3 110.1 149.621 K 7.9 766.4 103.3 Not Tested

The foregoing description illustrates and describes the disclosure.Additionally, the disclosure shows and describes only the preferredembodiments but, as mentioned above, it is to be understood that it iscapable to use in various other combinations, modifications, andenvironments and is capable of changes or modifications within the scopeof the invention concepts as expressed herein, commensurate with theabove teachings and/or the skill or knowledge of the relevant art. Theembodiments described herein above are further intended to explain bestmodes known by applicant and to enable others skilled in the art toutilize the disclosure in such, or other, embodiments and with thevarious modifications required by the particular applications or usesthereof. Accordingly, the description is not intended to limit theinvention to the form disclosed herein. Also, it is intended to theappended claims be construed to include alternative embodiments.

As used herein, the terms “comprising,” “having,” and “including” areused in their open, non-limiting sense.

The terms “a,” “an,” and “the” are understood to encompass the plural aswell as the singular.

The expression “one or more” means “at least one” and thus includesindividual components as well as mixtures/combinations.

Other than in the operating examples, or where otherwise indicated, allnumbers expressing quantities of ingredients and/or reaction conditionsare to be understood as being modified in all instances by the term“about,” meaning within +/−5% of the indicated number.

All percentages, parts and ratios herein are based upon the total weightof the compositions of the present invention, unless otherwiseindicated.

“Keratinous substrates” as used herein, includes, but is not limited tokeratin fibers such as hair and/or scalp on the human head.

“Conditioning” as used herein means imparting to one or more hair fibersat least one property chosen from combability, moisture-retentivity,luster, shine, and softness. The state of conditioning can be evaluatedby any means known in the art, such as, for example, measuring, andcomparing, the ease of combability of the treated hair and of theuntreated hair in terms of combing work (gm-in), and consumerperception.

The term “treat” (and its grammatical variations) as used herein refersto the application of the compositions of the present disclosure ontothe surface of keratinous substrates such as hair. The term ‘treat” (andits grammatical variations) as used herein also refers to contactingkeratinous substrates such as hair with the compositions of the presentdisclosure.

A “rinse-off” product refers to a composition such as a hair carecomposition that is rinsed and/or washed with water either after orduring the application of the composition onto the keratinous substrate,and before drying and/or styling said keratinous substrate. At least aportion of the composition is removed from the keratinous substrateduring the rinsing and/or washing.

The term “stable” as used herein means that the composition does notexhibit phase separation and/or crystallization.

“Volatile”, as used herein, means having a flash point of less thanabout 100° C.

“Non-volatile”, as used herein, means having a flash point of greaterthan about 100° C.

As used herein, all ranges provided are meant to include every specificrange within, and combination of sub ranges between, the given ranges.Thus, a range from 1-5, includes specifically 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, as wellas sub ranges such as 2-5, 3-5, 2-3, 2-4, 1-4, etc.

The term “substantially free” or “essentially free” as used herein meansthat there is less than about 2% by weight of a specific material addedto a composition, based on the total weight of the compositions.Nonetheless, the compositions may include less than about 1 wt. %, lessthan about 0.5 wt. %, less than about 0.1 wt. %, or none of thespecified material.

All ranges and values disclosed herein are inclusive and combinable. Forexamples, any value or point described herein that falls within a rangedescribed herein can serve as a minimum or maximum value to derive asub-range, etc.

All publications and patent applications cited in this specification areherein incorporated by reference, and for any and all purposes, as ifeach individual publication or patent application were specifically andindividually indicated to be incorporated by reference. In the event ofan inconsistency between the present disclosure and any publications orpatent application incorporated herein by reference, the presentdisclosure controls.

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 25. A hair lightening composition comprising: (a) oneor more polycarboxylic acids and/or a salt thereof; (b) one or moreamino acids and/or a salt thereof; (c) optionally, one or more cationicconditioning agents; and (d) one or more bleaching agents.
 26. The hairlightening composition of claim 25, comprising: (a) one or morepolycarboxylic acids chosen from dicarboxylic acids, tricarboxylicacids, salts thereof, or mixtures thereof.
 27. The hair lighteningcomposition of claim 25, comprising: (a) one or more polycarboxylicacids chosen from oxalic acid, malonic acid, malic acid, glutaric acid,citraconic acid, succinic acid, adipic acid, tartaric acid, fumaricacid, maleic acid, sebacic acid, azelaic acid, dodecanedioic acid,phthalic acid, isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid, 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid, citric acid, isocitric acid, trimesic acid, aconitricacid, propane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, salts thereof, or mixturesthereof.
 28. The hair lightening composition of claim 25, comprising:(a) one or more polycarboxylic acids chosen from citric acid, saltsthereof, or mixtures thereof.
 29. The hair lightening composition ofclaim 25, comprising: (a) about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % of the one or morepolycarboxylic acids, salts thereof, or mixtures thereof, based on thetotal weight of the hair lightening composition.
 30. The hair lighteningcomposition of claim 25, comprising: (b) one or more amino acids chosenfrom glycine, salts thereof, or mixtures thereof.
 31. The hairlightening composition of claim 25, comprising: (b) about 0.01 to about5 wt. % of the one or more amino acids, salts thereof, or mixturesthereof, based on the total weight of the hair lightening composition.32. The hair lightening composition of claim 25, comprising: (d) one ormore bleaching agents are chosen from peroxides, persulfates,perborates, percarbonates, or mixtures thereof.
 33. The hair lighteningcomposition of claim 32, comprising: (d) one or more persulfates chosenfrom sodium persulfate, potassium persulfate, ammonium persulfate, ormixtures thereof.
 34. The hair lightening composition of claim 25,comprising: (d) about 20 to about 80 wt. % of the one or more bleachingagents, based on the total weight of the hair lightening composition.35. The hair lightening composition of claim 25, further comprising: (e)one or more oils.
 36. The hair lightening composition of claim 35,comprising: (e) mineral oil.
 37. The hair lightening composition ofclaim 35, comprising: (e) about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % of the one or moreoils, based on the total weight of the hair lightening composition. 38.The hair lightening composition of claim 25, further comprising: (f) oneor more thickening agents.
 39. The hair lightening composition of claim38, comprising: (f) guar gum.
 40. The hair lightening composition ofclaim 38, comprising: (f) about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % of the one or morethickening agents, based on the total weight of the hair lighteningcomposition.
 41. A hair lightening composition comprising: (a) about 0.1to about 10 wt. % of citric acid, salts thereof, or mixtures thereof;(b) about 0.01 to about 5 wt. % of glycine, salts thereof, or mixturesthereof; (c) optionally, about 0.01 to about 10 wt. % of one or morecationic conditioning agents; (d) about 20 to about 80 wt. % of one ormore persulfates chosen from sodium persulfate, potassium persulfate,ammonium persulfate, or mixtures thereof; (e) about 0.1 to about 10 wt.% of one or more oils; (f) about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % of one or morethickening agents; (g) about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % of one or moreanionic surfactants; and (h) about 1 to about 40 wt. % of one or morealkalizing agents selected from ammonium hydroxide, sodium silicate,sodium metasilicate, monoethanolamine, or a mixture thereof; wherein thewt. % of each is based on the total weight of the hair lighteningcomposition.
 42. A kit comprising: i. a hair lightening compositioncomprising: (a) one or more polycarboxylic acids and/or a salt thereof;(b) one or more amino acids and/or a salt thereof; (c) optionally, oneor more cationic conditioning agents; and (d) one or more bleachingagents; ii. an aqueous developer composition comprising one or moreperoxides; and iii. optionally, a third composition comprising one ormore hair conditioning agents and/or one or more direct dyes.
 43. Amethod for lightening hair comprising: i. mixing a hair lighteningcomposition with an aqueous developer composition comprising one or moreperoxides; wherein the hair lightening compositions comprises: (a) oneor more polycarboxylic acids and/or a salt thereof; (b) one or moreamino acids and/or a salt thereof; (c) optionally, one or more cationicconditioning agents; and (d) one or more bleaching agents; ii. applyingthe mixture onto hair and allowing the mixture to remain on the hair forabout 1 to about 45 minutes; and iii. rinsing the mixture from hair.